Santa Fe Building (Amarillo, Texas)

The Santa Fe Building, completed in 1930, is a historic landmark in downtown Amarillo, Texas, originally serving as the regional offices for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This impressive structure, built at a cost of $1.5 million, oversaw a vast network of over 5,800 miles of railroads. After years of vacancy in the 1990s, it was purchased by Potter County for $426,000 and underwent a significant renovation costing approximately $14.1 million, reopening in 2000. Today, it stands as a testament to Amarillo's rich history and architectural heritage, making it an interesting site for both tourists and researchers.