Details for Fayette County Courthouse

Courthouse — Atlas Number 4302000008

Data

Title Fayette County Courthouse
County Fayette
City La Grange
Address 151 N Washington St, La Grange, TX 78945
Zip 78945
Current Use Active Courthouse
Owner County
Service Dates 1891-present
Constructed 1891
Architect J. Riely Gordon
Contractor Martin, Byrne & Johnston
Style Romanesque Revival
Square Feet
RTHL Note
RTHL Yes
SAL Note 1981
SAL Yes
NR District
NR Note 1975
NR Yes
HD Eligible No
Description Constructed of yellow and gray limestone with red sandstone and pink granite details in the Romanesque Revival style. Featuring carved stone panels, a central bay with a single large rounded arch entry topped by balconies with limestone rails and a tall square clocktower with a pyramidal roof, flanked by full height gabled bays.
Modifications 1925: Stone acorn ornaments removed from the gables.1927: Chimneys removed and steam heat installed.1949: Central atrium/stairwell enclosed.1957: Courthouse was sandblasted to remove paint.1970c.: Elevator installed.Also:Basement excavated and converted into restrooms. Concrete stairs inserted into the first floor. First floor restrooms converted into office space. (date unknown)
Deed Covenant Expiration 2008
Federal Grant Project Window restoration, exterior cleaning and repair
Federal Grant Year 1975,
State Grant Project
State Grant Amount 0
State Grant Year
Historic Structure Report Date
Historic Structure Report Author
Master Plan Date
Master Plan Author
Historic American Buildings Survey TX-3436
County Population (1995)
Easement Easement
Easement Executed 2/25/2002
Easement Expiration perpetuity
Master Plan Yes
Architect Firm
Bibliography The People's Architecture
Construction Docs plans (THCPP MP - copy), newspaper description (THCPP MP - copy), architect's rendering (THC - copy), plans (conjectural) The People's Architecture pg. 161 (1983 ABT)
Interior Images District Courtroom 1904 THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan, District Courtroom 1935 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan - supplemental, District Courtroom 1940 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan - supplemental, Atrium 1900 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan - supplemental, Atrium 1920 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan - supplemental, Vault 1910 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan, County Judge's Office 1920 ABT (identified as Judge George Wilrich) photo courtesy of Judge Janacka, Office 1910 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan, Office 1920 ABT THCPP Fayette CCH Master Plan

Images

Fayette County Courthouse ca. 1910
Fayette County Courthouse ca. 1910

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