Burcham House
Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Designed by noted Austin architect Charles H. Page, this home was built for the family of Georgetown dentist William Joseph Burcham (1876-1932) in 1908-09. Both Dr. Burcham and his wife Mayme (1882-1962) were civic and cultural leaders of the community. Features of the Dutch Colonial Revival home include a cross gambrel roof, square brick piers, wraparound porch, and shingled gable ends. The home remained in the Burcham family until 1981. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Designed by noted Austin architect Charles H. Page, this Dutch Colonial Revival home was built in 1908–09 for Georgetown dentist William Joseph Burcham and his wife Mayme, both civic and cultural leaders in the community. Its cross gambrel roof, square brick piers, wraparound porch, and shingled gables reflect the fashionable revival styles of the early 20th century. The house stayed in the Burcham family until 1981.
Why it matters
It preserves the domestic architecture and civic life of a small Texas town coming into its own during the Progressive era.
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Related people
- · Charles H. Page
- · William Joseph Burcham
- · Mayme Burcham
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