It doesn’t matter if you’re an Amarillo native or new arrival, there are some buildings and homes that just stick out. They’re quirky enough to stand out as you drive by. They’re unique enough that you definitely remember where to find them.
One perfect example is that one mid-century modern box-shaped house that’s parked on the corner of Van Buren right by Amarillo College. I know you’ve seen it! If you’ve been by Memorial Park, you have definitely seen this one-of-a-kind home.
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Yep. That one.
The Marvelous Modern Abode on Van Buren
This cubic wonder of a home that calls 2500 S. Van Buren home is truly one of a kind in more ways than one. This is the one and only Harry Holland House.
Built in 1937 by the architects Macon Carder and E.F. Rittenberry, the Holland House is a streamlined modern work of art. It’s a two-story stucco designed to be built with a large lawn and few trees.
Of course, the fat cat who could afford the luxury of the custom design by renowned architects would be a department store owner by the name of Harry Holland.
Who Was Harry Holland in Amarillo History?
Harry Holland was a very well-known store owner in Amarillo that focused on men’s clothing. He started his business Harry Holland, Inc in 1919. The store was originally located at 5th and Polk. In 1974 the store was purchased by Colbert’s and became Colbert’s Harry Holland…