Potter County Courthouse (Texas) Explained

Potter County Courthouse and Library
Location:500 S. Fillmore,
Amarillo, Texas
Coordinates:35.2081°N -101.835°W
Map Label:Potter County Courthouse and Library
Locmap Relief:yes
Architect:Townes, Lightfoot & Funk; Charles Lambie, et al.
Architecture:Art Deco, Prairie School
Added:August 22, 1996
Refnum:96000938
Designated Other1:RTHL
Designated Other1 Date:1996
Designated Other1 Number:40964097
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom

The Potter County Courthouse is a government building for Potter County, located in the county seat of Amarillo, Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1996.

History

The art deco styled courthouse was designed by William C. Townes and was built in 1932.[1] The courthouse cost $315,000 ($ in dollars) to build.[1]

The Potter County Library, which sits on the same property as the courthouse, was also designed by Townes and was built in 1922.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Potter County Courthouse and Library . . . April 8, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714113229/http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/shell-kword.htm . July 14, 2014 .