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Amarillo Downtown Cityscape: Paramount Theater & Santa Fe Building Wall Art Print on Photo Paper, Canvas, Acrylic, or Metal

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$31.00

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    Downtown Amarillo was still and quiet, as if the city itself was enjoying a slow, lazy Sunday. I wandered down Polk Street, my camera in hand, searching for inspiration. The sunlight filtered through scattered clouds, casting a soft, golden glow on the rows of historic buildings. The occasional sound of a distant car echoed down the wide street, but for the most part, I had the area to myself.

    Then, I saw it—the Paramount Theater sign. The bold red and gold letters towered above me, a beacon of a bygone era. Its vintage charm was magnetic, and as I angled my camera upward to frame the shot, I caught sight of something else: the Santa Fe Building. The Art Deco masterpiece loomed gracefully behind the sign, its intricate stonework glowing warmly in the filtered sunlight. Together, the two icons seemed to tell a story, a perfect blend of Amarillo’s history and architectural splendor.

    I stood there for a moment, taking in the scene. The Paramount sign looked amazing, freshly restored. Above, the Santa Fe Building's proud red letters stood tall against the sky, a nod to its railway past. The clouds moved lazily overhead, creating dynamic shadows that danced across the facade.

    The air smelled faintly of concrete and dust, carried by a light breeze. I could hear the distant clang of a flagpole rope tapping against metal and the occasional chirp of a bird, undisturbed by the usual weekday bustle. The streets were lined with a few parked cars, their shiny surfaces reflecting the muted tones of the day. The atmosphere was peaceful, almost dreamlike, as if time had slowed just enough for me to fully absorb the moment.

    I positioned myself carefully to capture both the Paramount sign and the Santa Fe Building in a single frame. The angle was key—I wanted to showcase the juxtaposition of the theater’s bold, nostalgic design against the elegant, towering architecture of the Santa Fe Building. I adjusted my camera settings, mindful of the light, and pressed the shutter. The click echoed faintly, a satisfying sound that marked another step in my journey.

    The photo was magic, but it was more than just an image. It was the culmination of the moment—the solitude of a quiet Sunday downtown, the way the air seemed to hum with the history of the place, the way these two structures stood together, symbols of Amarillo’s enduring spirit.

    As I lowered my camera, I took one last look at the scene. The sign and the building, standing tall against the Amarillo sky, seemed to tell me I’d captured something special. With a smile, I slung my camera over my shoulder and continued down Polk Street, ready to see what other stories this quiet city had to share.

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    Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days

    Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

    Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

    There are 5 ways to print these images.

    1) Premium Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
    Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
    You'll feel like you're there.
    Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.
    This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.
    They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online.)

    2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
    Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
    Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
    0.75 or 1.5 inch thick (depending on which size that you order) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important.)
    Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.

    3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
    This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which together make a single large image.
    This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!

    4) Aluminum Metal Prints
    Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.
    Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.
    UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

    5) Acrylic Prints
    Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The 1/8" thick, clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
    UV resistant ink prevents fading. All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box