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Harrington House, Amarillo, TX

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Harrington House

A 1914 Neoclassical home in Amarillo that shows Panhandle cattle-era history and the later oil-and-gas era of the Harrington family.

1600 S Polk St., Amarillo, Texas 79102 · Amarillo, TX

About Harrington House

Harrington House is a historic home in Amarillo, built in 1914 by cattle ranchers John and Pat Landergin. Don and Sybil Harrington bought it in 1940. Don Harrington was a prominent figure in the oil and gas industry, and the Harringtons supported many civic, cultural, and medical causes. The house is a Neoclassical design with fine materials and craftsmanship, and it holds decorative arts and vintage designer costumes. Visitors see it on guided tours of three floors that last about 50 minutes. Tours are small, limited to four people, and need to be booked in advance.

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