Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
1. Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) Marker
Inscription.
Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall). . Dallas architect Bertram C. Hill designed this building, erected in 1925-26 on land deeded by Quincy Davis Getzendaner for a public park and a "Rest Room" for rural women who came to town with their families on market days. Intended in part as a memorial to Mrs. Getzendaner's parents, the building includes an auditorium called Davis Hall built with financial support from the city, county and local women's clubs, the woman's building exhibits Tudor Revival design features in its arched entryways, cross gables, casement windows and patterned brickwork.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2006
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Dallas architect Bertram C. Hill designed this building, erected in 1925-26 on land deeded by Quincy Davis Getzendaner for a public park and a "Rest Room" for rural women who came to town with their families on market days. Intended in part as a memorial to Mrs. Getzendaner's parents, the building includes an auditorium called Davis Hall built with financial support from the city, county and local women's clubs, the woman's building exhibits Tudor Revival design features in its arched entryways, cross gables, casement windows and patterned brickwork.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2006
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13611.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 32° 23.127′ N, 96° 51.059′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and South Elm Street (U.S. 77), on the left when traveling west on West Jefferson Street. The marker is located at the right side of the north entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
2. The Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
3. The view of the Ellis County Woman's Building from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
