201 SE 5th Ave 

Amarillo , TX 79101

Historic name: Marvin Jones Federal Building (built 1937-1938)

About This Property

Across the lawn of the Courthouse Square, and to the North is the Marvin Jones Federal Courthouse. In 1937, this building was constructed as the main Post Office for Amarillo. The lobby features murals by Julias Woeltz of New Orleans, in the style of WPA murals, showing distinctive regional culture. This building now houses the federal courthouse and is famous in media history as the sight of Oprah Winfrey’s trial when was sued by the Texas cattleman for her comments about beef. During the trial the courthouse lawn was full if local reporters and national media tents for ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN News. Oprah continued with her television show while in Amarillo and filmed it at the Amarillo Little Theater.. 

Total Building Size (sq ft): 47,130
Zoning: CB
Current Historic Designations: • Individually Listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Central Business
Lot Size (acres) 1.3200
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 47,130
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1937-1938
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 1st, 1981
Parcel Number 031050025540R
Subdivision GLIDDEN & SANBORN
Legal Description GLIDDEN & SANBORN, LOT BLOCK 0053, 6 THRU 18.
Located Within
  • CBD Zoning
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Renaissance Revival, Moderne
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type