Kimble County Courthouse -- Junction TX
N 30° 29.331 W 099° 45.964
14R E 426478 N 3373205
A small historic marker at the west entrance to the Kimble County Courthouse discussed the architectural history of this Art Deco courthouse
Waymark Code: WMPQ9H
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2015
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One of 10 Texas courthouses designed by noted San Antonio Architect Henry T. Phelps, the Art-Deco style Kimble County Courthouse dominates the large courthouse square in downtown Junction.
The state historic marker reads as follows:
"Kimble County Courthouse
The third courthouse to serve Kimble County, this structure was designed by San Antonio architect Henry Truman Phelps (1871-1944). Between 1904 and the early 1930s, Phelps designed courthouses in more than ten Texas counties. While he based the Kimble County courthouse on Classical plans, its features are expressive of a new era in architectural design. By the late 1920s Phelps' designs had evolved to reflect the influences of the Art Moderne style. This is evidenced by the building's geometric ornament, cast stone pilasters and stepped parapet and square pattern belt course.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-2000"
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Government
Architect: Henry T. Phelps
Date Built: 1929
Supporting references: Not listed
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