The once-neglected Barfield Motel in downtown Amarillo recently was recognized with a Texas Historical Commission marker as an official Texas Historic Site.
The Barfield, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020, sits along Polk Street and Sixth Street (aka Route 66) in the downtown area.
The Amarillo Globe-News reported the 10-story structure, built in 1927, was honored during a dedication ceremony led by preservation advocates and Texas Historical Commission Chairman John Nau…