Knox County Courthouse - Benjamin, TX
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The Snowdog
N 33° 35.000 W 099° 47.595
14S E 426388 N 3716240
This 1935 courthouse, the third for Knox County, is constructed in the Art Deco style - in Benjamin, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM13H5J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2020
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This 1935 courthouse, the third for Knox County, is a fine example of Art Deco architecture. The bold geometric patterns and strong symmetry are typical of Art Deco courthouses in west Texas. The stone courthouse was built by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works at the height of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, the combination of which had devastated this part of the country. The web page linked below gives a few additional details.
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Government
Architect: Voelcker & Dixon
Date Built: 1935
Supporting references: [Web Link]
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