Downtown at Christmas
by Janette Boyd
Title
Downtown at Christmas
Artist
Janette Boyd
Medium
Photograph - Photo/texture
Description
Photo of downtown building around the square of Georgetown, Texas at Christmas time.
Georgetown is a city in and the county seat of suburban Williamson County, Texas, United States, with a population of 47,400 at the 2010 census. Southwestern University, the oldest university in Texas, was founded in 1840 and is located in Georgetown about one-half mile from the historic square. Sun City Texas (formerly called Sun City Georgetown) is a large retirement-oriented and age-restricted development that constitutes more than one-third of Georgetown's population.
Georgetown has a notable range of Victorian commercial and residential architecture. In 1976, a local historic ordinance was passed to recognize and protect the significance of the historic central business district, and in 1977, the Williamson County Courthouse Historical District, containing some 46 contributing structures, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Georgetown is known as the "Red Poppy" Capital of Texas for the many red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) wildflowers planted throughout the city in many residents' front yards that bloom each spring. Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival, which attracts up to 30,000 visitors annually, is held in April each year on the historic square.
Texture courtesy of FAA Artist Pamela Phelps.
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December 22nd, 2013
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Comments (6)
Robert Frederick
Hard to believe I haven't been here - maybe I'll retire there - maybe I'll just keep working and pay bills - I'd still like to sit on that bench for an hour or so. LF
Randy Rosenberger
Picture post card perfection on this take with awesome textures! Love this one Janette! Love the beauty of this piece and the quality and care that went into its composition! It is my pleasure to PROMOTE this piece of beauty on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Thanks for sharing! Liked Forever, Elvis
Janette Boyd replied:
Thank you, Rnady, for featuring, "Downtown at Christmas" in the "Wisconsin Flowers" group. I appreciate your comments as well. Merry Christmas!!