Details for The H. B. Sanborn House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5375002312

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Marker Number 2312
Atlas Number 5375002312
Marker Title The H. B. Sanborn House
Index Entry Sanborn, H. B., House
Address 1311 S Madison St.
City Amarillo
County Potter
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 240888
UTM Northing 3899000
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; Business topics, general
Marker Year 1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location NE corner Madison St. and SW 14th Ave.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Built 1902 in 500 block, South Buchanan, by principal early developer of Amarillo, Henry Bradley Sanborn (1845-1912). At original site were also owner's office building, carriage house, stables for six coach horses, and a deer park. After death of Sanborn, the home was relocated here in 1921. Losses from the original include brick chimneys and cupola with weathervane. This is now one of the oldest houses in city of Amarillo. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

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