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Triangle Motel
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National Register of Historic Places

Triangle Motel

A district of 4 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2010
Streamline ModerneListed 2010Amarillo

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Triangle Motel, at 7804, 7808, 7954, and 8024 E Amarillo Blvd, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 7, 2010. The Register lists it for its architecture, commerce and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Streamline Moderne, as it does for 1 other Texas listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Route 66 in Texas MPS. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHistoric district in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗
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7804, 7808, 7954, and 8024 E Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Is Triangle Motel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 7, 2010 (Register number 10000982).

Is Triangle Motel a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Triangle Motel?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Triangle Motel?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40969929 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.