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Amarillo
1600 S Polk St., Amarillo, TX
2:30 am, Dec 14
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The Harrington House will reopen April 2025

Our Mission

Preservation

Documentation

Presentation

About Harrington House

The turn of the century saw rapid development in the Texas Panhandle, ranging from the growth of the cattle industry to the discovery of oil and gas. Harrington House represents both eras. Built in 1914 by cattlemen John and Pat Landergin, the House was acquired in 1940 and preserved by Don and Sybil Harrington, leaders in the oil and gas industry and generous contributors to numerous philanthropic causes. Harrington House is a fine example of the Neoclassical style, with exquisite materials and workmanship prevalent throughout the home.

Amarillo Historical Heritage

The History of the Home

Pat and John Landergin were Kansas cattlemen who came to the Panhandle of Texas in the early 1900’s and purchased ranch land west of Amarillo. They were successful in this venture, and in 1912 they purchased four lots in Amarillo on which to build a home.

The architectural firm of Shepard, Farrar, and Wiser of Kansas City, Missouri was engaged to draw plans for the house, and in 1913 building was underway. Furnishings and interior design were also by a Kansas City firm, the Robert Keith Furniture and Carpet Company.

The house was completed and occupied by the summer of 1914, but by 1929 all members of the immediate Landergin family were deceased. Little more is known about the house until it was purchased in 1940 by Don and Sybil Harrington.

Don Harrington

Don Harrington

Don Harrington arrived in Amarillo in 1926, during the oil and gas boom in the Texas Panhandle. His business capabilities and work ethic, combined with those of partners Lawrence Hagy and Stanley Marsh, Jr., ultimately made him one of the giants in the petroleum industry.

The Harringtons

Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Harrington’s extensive contributions to a wide range of civic, cultural and medical initiatives helped shape the future. Throughout their lives the Harringtons received many awards and tributes for their exceptional gifts. As patrons of the arts, the Harringtons were willing not only to acquire, but to share, their remarkable fine and decorative arts collections.

Sybil Harrington

Sybil Harrington

Sybil Buckingham was the granddaughter of Amarillo pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hughes, and the daughter of Frank and Roxy Buckingham. She grew to appreciate the arts at an early age. She studied music and dance and had a natural eye for design, color, scale, and beauty.

Beautiful Decorative Arts & Vintage Designer Costumes

TAKE A TOUR OF

HARRINGTON HOUSE

Harrington House

Tours are given on Tuesday and Thursday on the half hour, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April-December. Tours are limited to four persons, minimum age 14 year, and must be arranged 24-hours in advance. There is no charge for admission. Tours last approximately 50 minutes and include three floors of the home.