Amarillo's Historic Wolflin District

Located in the center of the city of Amarillo is the Wolfin Historic District. The origin of the Wolflin Historic District was the purchase of a raw section of prairie in 1897 by Charles Oldham Wolflin and the subsequent development by his family. The dreams of his son Charles A. Wolflin during the years of the Great Depression and World War II came true when in 1991 the District was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The central location, historic qualities of the homes, and the beauty of the tree lined brick streets makes the Wolflin Historic District an attractive place to live. There are many styles of homes, but the flow of the neighborhood is not broken by the randomness of unique styles because brick streets and stately elm trees provide continuity throughout the subdivision. The shady avenues attract charitable walks in the warmer months. In the winter time the neighborhood has been a Christmas wonderland for many residents of Amarillo who visit in automobiles, wagons, and carriages. The magnificent Christmas lighting at many of the homes, and United States flags flying to commemorate the Fourth of July and Memorial Day are just some of the neighborhood displays of community involvement.Often, residents of the Wolfin Historic District have been the movers and shakers in Amarillo, bringing industry, fine arts, and capital to the city. The allure of the Wolflin Historic District is more than its charm and elegance. The spirit of the Wolflin Historic District is a reflection of the pioneer spirit of Amarillo. (Portions of the above were excerpted from the the newly published book "Amarillo's Historic Wolflin District" by Christine Wyly and the author’s previous blog “Amarillo Hometown” articles dated March 19, 2008 and June 18, 2008 at www.christinewyly.blogspot.com.)