J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse

The J. Marvin Jones Federal Building features limestone walls, symmetrical design, and fluted pilasters extending across three floors in downtown Amarillo.

Built in 1939 under architect Wyatt C. Hedrick's direction, this federal structure operated as both courthouse and post office until the postal services relocated in 1977.

The main lobby displays Julius Woeltz murals on the upper walls, yellow terrazzo floors, and wormhole marble surfaces that reflect 1930s federal architecture.

Located at 205 East Fifth Street, the courthouse includes four floors spanning 62,615 square feet with judicial facilities, parking spaces, and visitor services.

The building incorporates rectangular granite planters at its entrance and maintains its original limestone exterior despite multiple interior renovations since construction.

Location: Amarillo

Location: Texas

Architects: Wyatt C. Hedrick

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Address: 620 S. Taylor St. Amarillo, Texas

GPS coordinates: 35.20861,-101.83417

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25