Details for Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall)
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507013611
Data
Marker Number | 13611 |
Atlas Number | 5507013611 |
Marker Title | Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) |
Index Entry | Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) |
Address | 407 W Jefferson St |
City | Waxahachie |
County | Ellis |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 702211 |
UTM Northing | 3585177 |
Subject Codes | buildings; institutional buildings; women's clubs |
Marker Year | 2006 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 407 W Jefferson St |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
Marker Text | 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. Getezndaner'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 |