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On Oct. 23, the City of Dripping Springs broke ground on a project to rehabilitate the Stephenson Building and add more parking to the historic district.
The projects are part of the city’s commitment to preserve and revitalize its historic downtown.
The currently unoccupied Stephenson Building will be transformed into a flexible space for future civic uses and community events.
The Stephenson Building was constructed in 1939 under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and named for student Allen J. Stephenson. The one-story limestone building originally served as the community’s high school until 1949, then continued as an auditorium and for other educational and community uses.
The renovation initiative grew from public input gathered during multiple Comprehensive Plan updates. The Historic Preservation Commission has been a long-standing supporter and sponsor of an appropriate adaptive re-use of this structure. There is a contract period of 365 calendar days for completion.
