Historical Marker
Old Blasingame Home
Historical marker location:
1001 S Cedar, Perryton, Texas
( 1001 S. Cedar, Perryton)
Marker installed: 1987
Built about 1912 in Ochiltree. Designed by Mrs. John Blasingame; 19th century English, German influence. Constructed by Sam Whittaker; lumber and red brick hauled from Glazier. Luxurious home had attic, full basement. Heavy embossed picture moulding.
Contained much intricate glass work - two leaded stained glass windows, of Bavarian design, on sides of living room mantels.
Was moved to Perryton, 1961, by the Willard McLarty family.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.
The first oil well in the United States was drilled in Texas in 1859. The discovery of oil transformed the economy of the state and helped to make Texas one of the wealthiest states in the nation.