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8th Street buildings mid
block
south side of Square
circa 1916
102 W. 8th Street
Lesesne/KETN building
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Historical Marker Text:
(The KGTN Building) This limestone
commercial structure was built in 1884 to house the Sanders & Lesesne
Drugstore. It remained in use as a pharmacy for the next 76 years. William
D. Nichols operated the drugstore from 1887 until 1892. In that year, Dr.
Thomas B. Stone acquired the business, which was known as Stone's for more
than 50 years. The Georgetown landmark, which exhibits Italianate
influences, features arched windows and a pressed metal cornice. Recorded
Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
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circa 1905
104 W. 8th street
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view tin ceiling
circa 1893
120 W. 8th Street
corner of 8th and Austin
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Chisholm_trail_1867
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Fire Station and Old City Hall
Main at 9th street
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Historical Marker Text:
Designed by C.I. Belford and constructed
in 1892 by C.W. Schell, this building originally housed the mayor's office,
city council chambers, city jail, fire department, and the Georgetown Water
Co. Over the years, it also has served as a meeting place for the Second
Baptist Church and as chamber of commerce offices. The building, which
features some Italianate detailing, is one of few remaining examples of
19th-century city hall-fire stations in Texas. Recorded Texas Historic
Landmark - 1984
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