The Courthouses Of Texas
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The Courthouses Of Texas
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Author : Mavis P. Kelsey
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2007-03-20
The Courthouses Of Texas written by Mavis P. Kelsey and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-20 with History categories.
A county courthouse stands not only as the center of government, but also as the center of civic pride. Some with stately towers and arched doors or windows, some with high brick chimneys and mansard roofs, some in modern concrete and glass, the 254 courthouses of Texas provide an invitation to public life, a testament to the ideal of justice, and an introduction to period architecture. It is no wonder, then, that many tourists each year visit these edifices. This new edition of a classic, indispensable, full-color guide—a true collector’s item for Texas history fans—will help travelers choose which courthouses they want to add to their trips and view them knowledgeably. For each county a color photograph pictures the courthouse and an account sketches the sequence of the seats of government, the location and style of the current building, and tidbits of fascinating lore about county and county seat names and history. Courthouses and the “squares” around many of them offer a bonanza for history buffs, antique collectors, genealogists, architecture enthusiasts, and photographers. Many of them house or are near local history museums, and many display historical markers that introduce the area to visitors. Especially in many smaller county seats, the courthouse square offers a genre scene of a special moment in Texas’ life. Included in this updated edition are the latest views of some of Texas’ most historic and architecturally significant courthouses, including those restored under the Texas Historical Commission’s Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. For all those who plan their travels to see courthouses, and all those who in their travels for other reasons enjoy detours into the heritage and pride of a people, this beautiful and informative book opens the way.
The Courthouses Of Central Texas
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Author : Brantley Hightower
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2015-04-15
The Courthouses Of Central Texas written by Brantley Hightower and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Architecture categories.
The county courthouse has long held a central place on the Texas landscape—literally, as the center of the town in which it is located, and figuratively, as the symbol of governmental authority. As a county's most important public building, the courthouse makes an architectural statement about a community's prosperity and aspirations—or the lack of them. Thus, a study of county courthouses tells a compelling story about how society's relationships with public buildings and government have radically changed over the course of time, as well as how architectural tastes have evolved through the decades. A first of its kind, The Courthouses of Central Texas offers an in-depth, comparative architectural survey of fifty county courthouses, which serve as a representative sample of larger trends at play throughout the rest of the state. Each courthouse is represented by a description, with information about date(s) of construction and architects, along with a historical photograph, a site plan of its orientation and courthouse square, and two- and sometimes three-dimensional drawings of its facade with modifications over time. Side-by-side drawings and plans also facilitate comparisons between courthouses. These consistently scaled and formatted architectural drawings, which Brantley Hightower spent years creating, allow for direct comparisons in ways never before possible. He also explains the courthouses' formal development by placing them in their historical and social context, which illuminates the power and importance of these structures in the history of Texas, as well as their enduring relevance today.
The Courthouses Of Texas
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Author : Mavis Parrott Kelsey
language : en
Publisher: Texas A & M University Press
Release Date : 1993
The Courthouses Of Texas written by Mavis Parrott Kelsey and has been published by Texas A & M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Photography categories.
A County Courthouse stands not only as the center of government but as the center of civic pride. Some with stately towers and arched doors or windows, some with high brick chimneys and Mansard roofs, some in modern concrete and glass, the 254 courthouses of Texas stand as an invitation to public life, a testament to the ideal of justice, and an introduction to period architecture. It is no wonder, then, that many tourists each year visit these edifices. This full-color guide - a true collector's item for Texas history fans - will help travelers choose which ones they want to add to their trips and to view them knowledgeably. For each county a color photograph pictures the courthouse and an account sketches the sequence of the seats of government, the location and style of the current building, and tidbits of fascinating lore about county and county seat names and history. Courthouses and the "squares" around many of them offer a bonanza for history buffs, antique collectors, genealogists, architecture enthusiasts, and photographers. Many of them house or are near local history museums, and many display historical markers that introduce the area to visitors. Especially in many smaller county seats, the courthouse square offers a genre scene of some moment in Texas' life. For all those who travel to see courthouses, and all those who in their travels for other reasons enjoy detours into the heritage and pride of a people, this beautiful and informative book opens the way.
The Courthouse Square In Texas
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Author : Robert E. Veselka
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-07-05
The Courthouse Square In Texas written by Robert E. Veselka and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-05 with Social Science categories.
With its dignified courthouse set among shade trees and lawns dotted with monuments to prominent citizens and fallen veterans, the courthouse square remains the civic center in a majority of the county seats of Texas. Yet the squares themselves vary in form and layout, reflecting the different town-planning traditions that settlers brought from Europe, Mexico, and the United States. In fact, one way to trace settlement patterns and ethnic dispersion in Texas is by mapping the different types of courthouse squares. This book offers the first complete inventory of Texas courthouse squares, drawn from extensive archival research and site visits to 139 of the 254 county seats. Robert Veselka classifies every existing plan by type and origin, including patterns and variants not previously identified. He also explores the social and symbolic functions of these plans as he discusses the historical and modern uses of the squares. He draws interesting new conclusions about why the courthouse square remains the hub of commercial and civic activity in the smaller county seats, when it has lost its prominence in others.
Victorian Texas Courthouses And County Histories In Post Cards
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Author : E. Barry Gray
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2017-11-21
Victorian Texas Courthouses And County Histories In Post Cards written by E. Barry Gray and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with History categories.
Victorian Texas Courthouses have been called the "architectural treasures of the state". Although they have a number of characteristics in common, such as the use of wrought iron, stained-glass, towers, turrets, and gingerbread, the architecture of the Victorian Era was not just one style but a collection of many styles. Coinciding with these architectural styles in Texas was the "golden age" of courthouse design and construction. The Victorian styles fit perfectly with the public's idea of what a grand "temple of justice" should say about the county's people and their values. These styles were ideal in that they could illustrate in stone and glass the power of government and law in society. Unfortunately, most of these great Victorian buildings are gone, but thankfully through vintage picture post cards we can still enjoy their architecture. This book is an attempt at the architectural preservation of Victorian Texas courthouses through the use of over one hundred vintage picture post cards.
The Texas Courthouse
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Author : June Rayfield Welch
language : en
Publisher: Yellow Rose Press
Release Date : 1971
The Texas Courthouse written by June Rayfield Welch and has been published by Yellow Rose Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with History categories.
Photographs and history of the county courthouses in Texas.
The People S Architecture
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Author : Willard Bethurem Robinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The People S Architecture written by Willard Bethurem Robinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Architecture categories.
Historic Texas Courthouses
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Author : Michael A. Andrews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Historic Texas Courthouses written by Michael A. Andrews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Courthouses categories.
Historic Texas Courthouses gives attention to 100 landmark courthouses in Texas.
The Texas Courthouse Revisited
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Author : June Rayfield Welch
language : en
Publisher: Yellow Rose Press
Release Date : 1984
The Texas Courthouse Revisited written by June Rayfield Welch and has been published by Yellow Rose Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
Texas Courthouses Good Bad And Beautiful
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Author : Larry W. Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-03-29
Texas Courthouses Good Bad And Beautiful written by Larry W. Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-29 with Courthouses categories.
"Texas Courthouses - Good Bad and Beautiful" showcases all 254 Texas county courthouses. Some are good, a few are bad but most are beautiful. Covering all 266,807 square miles of Texas, reading about the history of each town square and its courthouse is an adventure in arm-chair travel. From original log cabins to ornate palaces, "Texas Courthouses - Good Bad and Beautiful" will entertain the reader on road trips into history.