Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
1983 Relocation of the Helium Monument
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
1. 1983 Relocation of the Helium Monument Marker
The Helium Monument was moved from its former location at I-40 and Nelson Street to this location on December 16, 1982. The 8 ½ ton stainless steel monument was moved around the southern limits of Amarillo, by an Army 'Chinook' helicopter from Fort Hood, in twenty minutes from lift-off to set down.Hannon, Daniel & Dickerson, AIA – Architects / Engineers
Wiley Hicks, Jr., Inc. - General Contractors
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is December 16, 1982.
Location. 35° 11.975′ N, 101° 54.809′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is on the west side of the Helium Columns at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo TX 79106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jack B. Kelley (here, next to this marker); Helium Time Columns (here, next to this marker); Smith-Rogers House (approx. 1.2 miles away); William Henry Bush (approx. 2.6 miles away); Amarillo Natatorium ("The Nat")
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
2. 1983 Relocation of the Helium Monument Marker
Marker is on the left.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
3. The Helium Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
