Washington County Courthouse - Brenham, TX
Posted by: 
WalksfarTX
N 30° 10.019 W 096° 23.861
14R E 750609 N 3340149
An Art Deco style with a limestone veneer over structural steel. The courthouse was built with Works Progress Administration assistance in 1939.
Waymark Code: WMR6K2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2016
Views: 6
Living New Deal"The current Washington County Courthouse in Brenham, Texas is the fourth courthouse constructed for the county. Architect Travis Broesche designed the 3-1/2 story building in an Art Deco style with a limestone veneer over structural steel. The courthouse was built with Works Progress Administration assistance in 1939 by contractor C.L. Browning, Jr. There is minimal ornamentation except for light stands and cast aluminum eagles at the entries."
Texas Historical Marker:
"Built in 1940 with funds granted by the Public Works Administration. This is the fourth courthouse to serve Washington County since its formation in 1835. Constructed during the tenure of County Judge Sam Low, the massive white limestone courthouse was designed in the art moderne style. Details of that style include the light fixtures and cast aluminum eagles at the entries. The building stands as a symbol of Washington County government."