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The kindness of Amarillo people is oftenfound outside the church and charitableinstitutions. Amarillo has a neighborly spiritand a pioneer attitude that has enduredthroughout its history; its citizens often lend ahand by volunteering time and physical laborwhen disaster or tragedy strikes. Fundraisersspring up around the region, and funds areestablished for orphaned children, fire victims,and those who are affected by deathand illness. The Texas Panhandle is a smallworld; people know their neighbors whetherthey live in Amarillo or neighboring communities.Public service and first respondersare respected in the Amarillo area. In recentyears regional fire departments’ valiantresponse to wildfires has set them apart. Areafirefighters and law enforcement work togetherduring disasters with great communitysupport and fallen heroes are honored.Patriotism is prevalent in the region; whenmembers of the Armed Forces come homein flag draped caskets, veterans and othersform motorcycle honor guards to pay tributeand shield the families. Folks on the LlanoEstacado are fiercely proud of those whohave sacrificed to serve the nation. ManyAmarilloans are supporters of AmericaSupports You Texas, an organization thatsupports United States Military veterans,active service members, and their families.The organization helps send area veterans toWashington D.C., to visit their nationalmemorials via the Honor Flight Network.Opposite: Devlon D. Jones, a talented localsinger, is active in his church choir, performsat Black Historical Culture Events, and atthe Amarillo Little Theater. He and manyAmarilloans actively contribute their talentsto the community and are dedicated to theirhouses of worship.Above: Many events in Amarillo are openedwith prayer. This photograph shows ranchcowboys bowing during the opening prayerat a Working Ranch Cowboys AssociationWorld Championship Ranch Rodeo.Chapter 131
The Don and Sybil Harrington Home standsas a monument to their kindness and generosityto the people of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle.The home is a museum today, left to the peopleof Amarillo with its own endowment,admission will always be free.AMARILLO - Faces, Places & Open Spaces32
Page 1 and 2: Faces, Places & Open SpacesPhotogra
Page 4 and 5: Contents4 Acknowledgements5 Forewor
Page 6 and 7: ForewordWhen we started this projec
Page 8 and 9: Those early pioneer farmers and ran
Page 10 and 11: they couldn’t stay away for long.
Page 12 and 13: Chapter1friends,neighbors,and chara
Page 14 and 15: Opposite: Amarillo has many talente
Page 16 and 17: Opposite: Amarilloan Lacey Brown ma
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Page 20 and 21: Service with a smile is commonplace
Page 22 and 23: Opposite: Is that an umbrella or a
Page 26 and 27: Stanley Marsh 3 is an Amarillo ranc
Page 28 and 29: faith, humanity,and kindnessAmarill
Page 30 and 31: Members of the Bivins family, pione
Page 36 and 37: Amarilloans always turn out inforce
Page 38 and 39: Patriotism is an integral part of a
Page 40 and 41: Above: The patriotic culture of Ama
Page 42 and 43: culture, customs,and leisureOpposit
Page 46 and 47: Left: Civic Amarillo and Amarillo O
Page 48 and 49: Left: A contestant at the Cowboy Mo
Page 50 and 51: The rich cultural heritage of the H
Page 52 and 53: A rider dressed in a United States
Page 54 and 55: Opposite: High school football fans
Page 56 and 57: Cast members of the touring product
Page 58 and 59: The present day location of downtow
Page 60 and 61: Right: The 2011 “First in Showman
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Page 64 and 65: Opposite, top: Judges for the first
Page 66 and 67: Above: Amarillo Venom, the city’s
Page 68 and 69: Opposite: Center City’s Polk Stre
Page 70 and 71: Polk Street, Amarillo’s “main d
Page 72 and 73: Above: Students from the Lone Star
Page 74 and 75: Opposite and above: Farmers, ranche
Page 76 and 77: The Amarillo Civic Center is the si
Page 78 and 79: Chapter2money,commerce,and medicine
Page 80 and 81: Today, Amarillo’s economy is dive
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Right: Amarilloans’ inclination t
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Opposite, top: The Bell-Boeing V-22
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Farming in the Texas Panhandle has
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The Coffee Memorial Blood Center is
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The 400-acre Harrington Regional Me
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Mexican fare served up byAcapulco M
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A unique concept of good cowboy foo
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The 575 Pizzeria is tucked back off
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Opposite: The chicken fried steak a
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community,traditions, andlifestyleT
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Amarillo has one of the lowest crim
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Chapter 2111
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Chapter 2113
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The Amarillo Fire Department (AFD)
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Above and below: Thompson Memorial
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Chapter 2119
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Visitors to the Amarillo Zoo are de
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Opposite: The annual Tri-State Fair
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destinations,attractions, andentert
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Amarillo attracts motorcycle rallie
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The Big Texan Singers provide live
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The Grand Hall of the American Quar
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Chapter 2137
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Opposite: This birds-eye view of th
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icons, art, andsacred placesAbove:
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Transient and homeless people of fa
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The stunning, lighted bell tower ri
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The Paramount Theater sign,an icon
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The relocation, and restoration of
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This example of street art with a T
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Chapter3hides, horns,and hatsWester
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Opposite, top: Cattlemen are a bree
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Chapter 3163
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Opposite: The late cowboy and saddl
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Opposite: The Texas flag is never f
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sunrises, sunsets,and big skiesExpl
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Above: This aerial view of downtown
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The sun shines most days on the Hig
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Opposite: A chapel spire points to
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Opposite, top: Clouds above Amarill
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The heritage of sacrifice, hard wor
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AmarilloPartnersProfiles of busines
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Healthcare providers, school distri
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QUALITY OF LIFE185
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Dr. Paul Proffer, his wife, Dr. Lia
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credentials, is a Board Certified B
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Cal Farley’s positive impact on c
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Once a child is welcomed into theCa
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maintenance and government of astat
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AISD as did Pulitzer Prize winning
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Texas Tech Physicians of Amarillo p
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well-rounded individuals. In the wo
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BSA HEALTHSYSTEMBaptist St. Anthony
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Wesley Community Centerwas founded
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AMARILLOCOLLEGEAmarillo College has
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Bryan P. Bullard, DPM, is excited e
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An interest in nutrition, a desire
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St. Luke Eye Institute has been com
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WONDERLANDPARKSmiling faces, giggle
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The Junior League of Amarillo is an
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Hot air balloons sailover the majes
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Amarillo’s retail and commercial
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include room accommodations, meetin
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Holiday Inn Amarillo West-MedicalCe
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operation, sold the retail business
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Amarillo has been a business friend
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In association with Amarillo Econom
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Amarillo, Amarillo Grain Exchange t
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ANB also offers a Student Spending
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able to assist with probate matters
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Western National Life is dedicated
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FirstBank Southwest. FirstBank Sout
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A strong Amarillo economy hashelped
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heavy towing capabilities make them
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The company has evolved from using
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Hill’s Sport Shop takes pride in
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Dudley and Kathy Baldwin enjoy show
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WOODFINANCIALWood Financial has bee
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Many people do not hear about Aucti
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Are you Happy today? Chairman and C
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Founded January 19, 1935, with ten
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Aardvark Services, Inc., orAardvark
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Founded in 1985 by Charlotte Adams,
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Brown, Graham & Company, P.C. (BGC)
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RABERNRENTAL CENTERCLASSIC EVENTSWh
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MCDONALD’SRESTAURANTSOF AMARILLOM
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Entering the Timeless Designs showr
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THE MARKETPLACE273
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Building aGreaterAmarilloAmarillo
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As chairman of the Institute of Tra
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meeting scheduling goals. CIB can g
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his customers over the years by pro
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and electrical systems design. The
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The firm is proud to be recognized
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The diversity of Austin Distributin
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individually machined in-house and
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The Davis family has been involved
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RUSHINGOIL & GASCONSULTANTSPam Rush
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PUBLIC STEELPublic Steel has been a
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ENERGYNET.COM,INC.EnergyNet.com, In
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Western Builders was established in
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OMEGAELECTRONICSChances are, the ne
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Glass Doctor of Amarillo...........
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