About this property
The Herring Hotel is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Amarillo, Texas. It was completed in 1926 and was named after the builder and operator, Cornelius Taylor Herring (1849–1931). However, the Herring hotel closed in 1966 and the building was converted into an office building for the US government.
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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 100009886. It was listed on January 25, 2024.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Herring Hotel listed on the National Register?
Herring Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 2024.
What type of historic resource is Herring Hotel?
Herring Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Herring Hotel?
The period of significance for Herring Hotel is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1849.
Can I research the history near Herring Hotel?
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