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The 1932 Menard
County courthouse
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
The Present
Menard County Courthouse
- Menard, Texas
Date - 1932
Architect - Withers & Thompson
Style - Modern
Material - Concrete and brick
The county was organized in 1871 with county court being held under
the branches of a Live Oak tree.
Photographer's Note:
Designed by Elmer G. Withers of Withers & Thompson, this brick courthouse
is very similar to the stone 1932
courthouse in Young County, which was also designed by Withers
& Thompson.
The 1932 Menard County courthouse received an interior and exterior
restoration and was rededicated on November 11, 2006.
The courtroom has been meticulously restored, from the wooden furniture
and wainscoting, to the chandeliers to the gold trim painted on the
sides of the folding seats in the gallery. - Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
Menard County
courthouse historical marker
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, March, 2005 |
Some of the
designs along the roofline.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
The district
courtroom
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
A view of the
upper gallery
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
One of the more
interesting restored rooms on the inside is the lawyer's lounge. It
is located in the center, recessed section, overlooking the front
entrance.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
Another view
of the courthouse.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
The 1932 Menard
County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT |
Another early
view of the Menard County Courthouse.
Postcard courtesy www.rootsweb.com/ %7Etxpstcrd/ |
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