J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse
J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Art Deco courthouse in downtown Amarillo, Texas.
The J. Marvin Jones Federal Building is a courthouse in downtown Amarillo featuring limestone walls, symmetrical design, and fluted pilasters across three visible floors. The structure spans four stories with judicial facilities, parking spaces, and visitor services throughout.
Completed in 1939 under architect Wyatt C. Hedrick's design, this federal building first served as both courthouse and post office. Postal services moved to a different location in 1977, though the judicial function remained.
The main lobby features large-scale murals on its upper walls, yellow terrazzo floors, and marble surfaces that reflect 1930s federal design. These interior details give visitors a direct sense of the artistic choices made during that period.
The building sits in the downtown area and is easily accessible from main streets; bring sunscreen on bright days since the limestone exterior reflects significant light. Public areas inside are accessible for visitors interested in viewing the interior design and lobby.
The entrance is flanked by rectangular granite planters that reinforce the original architectural concept. The limestone facade has retained its original finish for decades while interior renovations modernized spaces within.
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