500 S Fillmore St 

Amarillo , TX 79101

Historic name: Potter County Courthouse (built 1930-1932)

About This Property

The historic Potter county Courthouse was built from 1930-1932. This is the third Potter County Courthouse and the second built at this address. The courthouse is a beautiful example of the Moderne architectural style. The buffalo hunter and Native American sculpture relief depictions on the top of the tower reference the history of the Texas Panhandle. Plaques above the doorway show longhorn cattle and tribute pioneers. These details also set our courthouses of East Texas. At one time, the Potter County Jail was on the 5th floor of the main tower. In 2013, building was restored through a grant from the Texas Historical Commission. 

Total Building Size (sq ft): 66,187
Zoning: CB
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Central Business
Lot Size (acres) 2.0700
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 66,187
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1930-1932
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 1st, 1981
Parcel Number 031050029000R
Subdivision GLIDDEN & SANBORN
Legal Description GLIDDEN & SANBORN, LOT BLOCK 0060, ENTIRE BLOCK.
Located Within
  • CBD Zoning
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
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Modification Type