Moore County has been home to two courthouses, the first of which sold for a mere $175. J.B. Girand was paid $20 to design the first temple of justice, a two-story frame building that cost $5,083. Completed in 1893, the Moore County Courthouse was outgrown by 1930. Amarillo architects Berry and Hatch designed the second county capitol, a three-story, Moderne brick structure … [Read more...] about Moore County Courthouse
Monuments of Justice
Courthouse Trails
Deaf Smith County
Some 21 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails
Llano County Courthouse
County Seat: Llano
The Llano County Courthouse, a Romanesque Revival-style structure fashioned of tan brick, sandstone, and granite, has withstood the test of both Father Time and the fiery flame. The most serious of three fires occurred in 1952 and destroyed the cupola. The burned section below the cupola was rebuilt and covered with wooden shingles painted silver; however the cupola was not … [Read more...] about Llano County Courthouse
Waller County Courthouse Rebuild
Public Education Plays Key Role in Project Progression
Before moving to a temporary home in November of last year, wheelchair users who had business with the Waller County auditor’s office inside the Waller County Courthouse had to enter the split-level building through a converted window. A platform lift then lowered them to the first floor, an elevator took them to the second floor, and another lift lowered them to the entrance … [Read more...] about Waller County Courthouse Rebuild
Callahan County Courthouse Restoration
Public Education Plays Key Role in Project Progression
When it came to informing the community about the Callahan County Courthouse restoration, county leaders used a variety of methods including public meetings, PowerPoint presentations, videos, social media posts, and a dedicated booklet. In fact, the Courthouse Timeline published in the booklet, “We the People,” offers a glimpse into the county’s continual efforts to keep the … [Read more...] about Callahan County Courthouse Restoration