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The H. B. Sanborn House

Amarillo, Potter County

Marker Text

Built 1902 in 500 block, South Buchanan, by principal early developer of Amarillo, Henry Bradley Sanborn (1845-1912). At original site were also owner's office building, carriage house, stables for six coach horses, and a deer park. After death of Sanborn, the home was relocated here in 1921. Losses from the original include brick chimneys and cupola with weathervane. This is now one of the oldest houses in city of Amarillo. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Marker Details

Address 1311 S Madison St.
Location Description NE corner Madison St. and SW 14th Ave.
Marker # 2312
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Business topics, general
Latitude, Longitude 35.200594, -101.8461

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