Print View: 516 S Polk St - Amarillo National Bank

516 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101

Historic Name: White and Kirk Department Store

About This Property

In 1932, Amarillo's most famous architect, Guy Carlander built this Pueblo Deco style building, which originated from the Native American and Southwestern themes of the Art Deco movement. Using Geometric shapes to show a more modern style of architecture. The main feature showcases a frieze that circles the top of the building depicting yucca plants native to our area. For many years this structure was an upscale department store, now it houses offices for Amarillo National Bank and High Plains Radio.

Year Built: 1938

Get in Touch	Beth Duke 806-372-6744 bethduke@centercity.org
Building Size	35,845 (sq ft)
Zoning	CB
Historic Designations	• Not individually listed on the National Register • Not located in a National Register District • Not located in a Local District • Not a Local Landmark

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Property Information
Address	516 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101
Zoning Uses Allowed	Central Business
Official Sq Ft	35,845
Year Built	1938
Last Sale Date	January 5th, 2007
Parcel Number	031050029960R
Subdivision	GLIDDEN & SANBORN
Legal Description	GLIDDEN & SANBORN, LOT BLOCK 0062, 9 AND 10.
Located Within	CBD Zoning DTTX Search Area Main Street District

Survey Recommendations
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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