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Historic

Georgetown Firefighters Museum

June 27, 2008

The Georgetown Firefighters Museum offers a display of both modern and vintage firefighting equipment. You’ll find “Betsy,” a prized 1922 Seagraves fire engine in mint condition. Authentic photos, fire apparatus, and historical firefighter memorabilia round out the collection. The station is still used as the city’s main fire station.
816 Main Street
(512) 930-3473

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Grace Heritage Center

June 23, 2008

9th and Main St.

PO Box 1265
Georgetown, TX 78627
Telephone: (512) 869-8597
Capacity: 85
Cost: $100 Non-members and $85 Heritage Society members
Food: Must be approved.
Other Information: Used for weddings, receptions and small meetings. Call for more information.

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Historic Downtown

August 26, 2009

Stroll beautiful downtown Georgetown and aprreciate some of the finest Victorian architecture in the state of  Texas.  Unique shopping and delicious dining are some of the options which await you.  Or, simply enjoy the restored historic buildings and landmark descriptions that describe a portion of Georgetown’s rich history.  If you would like to arrange for a guided tour, [...]

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Palace Theatre

September 16, 2008

The Palace Theatre in the historic downtown district is home to a year-round season of live theater productions including musicals, comedies, and dramas. This former movie house was renovated and in 2001 opened as a live theater venue.
810 South Austin Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 869-7469
www.georgetownpalace.com

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The Williamson Museum (Farmers State Bank Building)

June 27, 2008

The Museum is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization that was established in 1997 to collect and interpret items that promote the unique culture and heritage of Williamson County. The museum provides free educational programming, exhibits and events to the public including the Up the Chisholm Trail cattle drive and chuck wagon cook-off each September. [...]

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Williamson County Courthouse

June 27, 2008

Visible for miles around, the imposing beautiful neoclassical structure is the focal point of the central business district and the fifth structure to serve as a county courthouse. Austin architect C.H. Page designed the building, projecting porticoes supported by Ionic columns, and classic pediment and balustrade detailing. The $9 million courthouse restoration was successfully completed [...]

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