Burton High School - Burton, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 11.083 W 096° 35.940
14R E 731174 N 3341689
In 1938, construction began of the first school designed exclusively for high school students. It was funded by the federal Works Progress Administration, and was constructed under the direction of local builders Rudie Rosenbaum and Will Weeren.
Waymark Code: WMZDWT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2018
Views: 2
NRHP Nomination
"Among the largest buildings in Burton, the 1938-1940 Burton High School is conspicuous for its scale, materials and use of motifs associated with the Rustic and International Styles. Constructed with locally available building materials in the traditions of the Rustic Style, the Burton High School combines a native field stone veneer with metal factory-sash and massing reminiscent of the International Style. Ranging from 1 1/2 to 2 stories, the structure is composed of geometric building blocks expressive of different functions housed within."
Street address:
Jct. of Main St. and FM 390
Burton, TX USA
County / Borough / Parish: Washington County
Year listed: 1991
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Education
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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