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Santa Fe Building

Amarillo, Potter County

Marker Text

Built in 1928-30 at a cost of $1,500,000, this structure was designed by Santa Fe Railroad Architect E.A. Harrison. The 14-story building was the tallest in Amarillo until the 1970's, and housed the offices and division headquarters of the Santa Fe Railroad. A significant local example of the skyscraper form ornamented with Gothic revival style detailing, this edifice is among the few remaining such buildings in the state. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996

Marker Details

Address 900 S Polk Street
Location Description 900 South Polk Street, Amarillo
Marker # 4574
Dedicated 1997
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code railroads; commercial buildings; design and construction; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 35.20489, -101.83853

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