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626 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101

Historic Name: F.W. Woolworth Building

About This Property

The Historic Woolworth's Building in Downtown Amarillo was built in 1925 and served as a retail anchor at the corner of 7th and Polk for many years. The lunch counter was a favorite stop for shoppers including the famous grilled cheese. Completely restored around 2018, the building now has multiple uses as restaurants, event venue and an upscale bar/lounge.

Year Built: 1925

Get in Touch	Beth Duke 806-372-6744 bethduke@centercity.org
Building Size	19,677 (sq ft)
Zoning	CBD
Incentives	Local Incentives Available!
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

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Address	626 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101
Zoning Uses Allowed	Central Business District
Lot Size (acres)	0.2900
Official Sq Ft	19,677
Year Built	1925
Last Sale Date	July 7th, 2016
Parcel Number	065100000390R
Subdivision	PLEMONS
Legal Description	PLEMONS, LOT BLOCK 0079, 8 THRU 10.
Located Within	CBD Zoning DTTX Search Area Main Street District

Survey Recommendations
Type	Building - Commerce
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible
Historic Resources Survey	Historic Resources Survey Route 66 through Texas; Amarillo Historic Building Survey; Historic Resources Survey of Amarillo, Wolfin Historic District and Central Business District; Hardy Heck & Moore Survey
Survey Date	12/31/2001, 6:00 PM; 2/28/1981, 6:00 PM; 6/30/1990, 7:00 PM

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