About this property
The J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse, formerly known as the Amarillo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas built in Amarillo, Texas in 1937. It reflects Art Deco architecture and Moderne architecture, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. In addition to its continuous use as a courthouse, it has served as a post office, as a customhouse,…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00001175. It was listed on September 28, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Amarillo US Post Office and Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Amarillo US Post Office and Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Amarillo US Post Office and Courthouse?
Amarillo US Post Office and Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Amarillo US Post Office and Courthouse?
The period of significance for Amarillo US Post Office and Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
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