AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On this edition of High Plains History, we are joined by Ginger and Kevin Nelson, owners of the Amarillo Building, Amarillo’s first skyscraper, to talk about the history of the building in downtown Amarillo.
The Nelsons talk about the 100th anniversary of the building, the importance of former Amarillo Mayor Ernest O. Thompson, and his ties to the building, and how the citizens of High Plains can help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Amarillo Building with a fun art installation…