Architecture / Cultural

South Llano River State Park

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Just five and a half miles from Junction, Texas, South Llano River State Park rests on the historic 600-acre homestead of Walter White Buck, Jr., who established the property in 1910 to raise livestock and harvest pecans. Recently, FPC completed an expansion project that both honors this rich heritage and enhances the park experience for today’s visitors.

A new Visitor Center and Headquarters facility has been constructed, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings and the original ranch structures. Inspired by traditional Texas Dogtrot architecture, the 3,174-square-foot center includes 1,460 square feet of porches and breezeways. The main building features a registration area, interpretive room, offices, and a control point for day-use visitors. A second structure provides public restrooms and a conference room for staff.

Design elements such as 6:12 pitched roofs, deep overhangs, and board-and-batten siding echo the original Buck house. Modern materials—like cement fiber board siding, spray foam insulation, and polished concrete floors—were selected for both durability and a timeless aesthetic that respects the site's legacy.

This project reflects a thoughtful blend of tradition and progress, creating a welcoming space for today’s visitors while honoring the history of the land.

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