Thomas W. Williamson

It was one of many schools in Topeka designed by the prominent Topeka architect Thomas W. Williamson between 1920 and 1935.His firm, Williamson and Co., was hired by the Topeka Board of Education to design a series of progressive schools.

Ella Marie Fischer, left, daughter of Topeka High School architect Thomas W. Williamson, introduces the four generations of the late Williamson in attendance during her induction onto the Wall of Fame at Boswell Square.
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On Sunday, plaques honoring Thomas Wilson Williamson (1887-1974), an architect best known for designing Topeka High School, and Helen Hodge (1888-1958), a prolific painter of wildlife and photographer, were added to the wall.
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Williamson operated a successful architectural firm noted for constructing schools.His firm also built Randolph Elementary School, Sumner School, Gage Elementary School and Crane Junior High School.He lived in College Hill at 1334 S.W. Boswell.

Designed by Topeka Architect Thomas W. Williamson, Topeka High School was completed in 1931 at a cost of more than $1 million.

It was one of many schools in Topeka designed by the prominent Topeka architect Thomas W. Williamson between 1920 and 1935.His firm, Williamson and Co., was hired by the Topeka Board of Education to design a series of progressive schools.

It was designed by Thomas W. Williamson, the same architect for Topeka High School, and since its closing in 1995 has served as the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library's temporary storage facility while the library underwent renovation.

The City is currently seeking tenants interested in utilizing all or a portion of the School.Possible uses include office space for community-based organizations and cultural activity space involving all ages that will be set within a neighborhood park.Officials also strongly seek neighborhood stakeholders to assist in reviewing proposal responses.