817 S Polk St 

Amarillo , TX 79101

Historic name: Paramount Theater/Xerox Building (built 1932)

About This Property

Built in 1932, The Paramount Theater was Amarillo's finest movie theater. The building was designed by architect, W Scott Dunne and constructed by Charles S. Lambie. The two story, Terra cotta-clad building showed movies until March 20, 1975, and was later converted into office spaces in 1978. The lobby has been restored to include some of the original light sconces and the original water fountain. The 33.5-foot neon lighted sign was restored in 2006. The building now houses offices of the second floor, while the first floor is an upscale sushi bar, Rain and a nationally known coffee shop, Palace coffee.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 24,486
Zoning: CB
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current 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
Zoning Uses Allowed Central Business
Lot Size (acres) 0.7700
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 24,486
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1932
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date August 1st, 2011
Parcel Number 065100013320R
Subdivision PLEMONS
Legal Description PLEMONS, LOT BLOCK 0106, 6 THRU 9.
Located Within
  • CBD Zoning
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

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Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
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