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Old Main

San Marcos, Hays County

Marker Text

Prominently sited on land given by the city of San Marcos for the construction of a state teachers' college, this structure was completed in 1903 to serve as the administration building for Southwest Texas Normal School. The Victorian Gothic structure features a pyramidally roofed tower at each of the four corners. Other prominent elements include the steep gables, arched windows, dormers, and roof finials. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963

Marker Details

Address Old Main Drive, SWTSU
Location Description
Marker # 10307
Dedicated 1963
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code educational topics; educational buildings
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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