Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning
Georgetown ISD
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1. Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning Marker
Built in 1923-24 on the original site of Southwestern University, this structure was dedicated on January 2, 1924 and served as Georgetown High School for over fifty years. Approved for construction in a June 1922 bond election, it was designed by Austin architect Charles H. Page and exhibits influences of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture. The building features a Baroque entryway with cast stone detailing that includes motifs of shells, flowers, urns, and garlands. A gymnasium and cafeteria were added to the back of the building in the 1940s. A second building was added in 1964 to serve as a band hall, and in 2002, a classroom building was constructed to accommodate for growth.In 1975, a new high school opened. This building was renamed Central Middle School and began serving middle school students. It was renamed Williams Elementary School in 1987, in honor of Everette “Pop” Williams who served as High School principal for 19 years. It served as an elementary school through the Spring of 2017. Later that year, renovations began to redesign it as the new home for the Georgetown ISD Hammerlun Center for Leadership
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Erected by Georgetown Independent School District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1924.
Location. 30° 38.029′ N, 97° 40.356′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of East University Avenue (State Highway 29) and South College Street, on the right when traveling west on East University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 E University Ave, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgetown High School Building (a few steps from this marker); Original Site of Southwestern University (within shouting distance of this marker); Negro Fine Arts School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church of Georgetown (about 300 feet away); George Irvine House (about 400 feet away); G.W. Riley House (about 600 feet away); Burcham House (about 600 feet away); St. John’s United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), January 2, 2021
2. Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
