Caldwell County Courthouse - Lockhart, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 53.067 W 097° 40.309
14R E 628254 N 3306722
1893 Second Empire courthouse
Waymark Code: WMZHJT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2018
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NRHP Nomination Form
"Built in the Second Empire style much favored for public buildings,
the Caldwell County Courthouse of 1893 was designed by San Antonio
architect Alfred Giles and built by the firm of Martin, Brynes and Johnston."
"Three stories in height the structure is characterized by dominant Mansard roof and a high central tower with a four-way number sixteen Seth Thomas clock and a 900-pound bell. The elevations reflect a broken massing in which projecting central pavilions define entrances at all four sides. On the north and south facades, two secondary towers flank the arches at the main entrance. At the east and west entries porticos were added to the design shortly after the contract was awarded. The commissioners' court minutes from May 15, 1883 note the added cost of $600. Recessed bays flank the entrances and terminate in projecting pavilions at each corner."
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