| Title |
Mason County Courthouse (1909) |
| County |
Mason |
| City |
Mason |
| Address |
201 Fort McKavitt, Mason TX 76856 |
| Zip |
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| Current Use |
Burned 2/4/2021, Reconstructed 2021-2023/ Active Courthouse |
| Owner |
County |
| Service Dates |
1909-present |
| Constructed |
1909 |
| Architect |
E.C. Hosford, Dallas |
| Contractor |
Mutual Construction Company |
| Style |
Classical Revival |
| Square Feet |
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| RTHL Note |
1988 |
| RTHL |
Yes |
| SAL Note |
1992 |
| SAL |
Yes |
| NR District |
Yes |
| NR Note |
1974 |
| NR |
Yes |
| HD Eligible |
No |
| Description |
Cosntructed of sandstone, cast stone and sheet metal in the Classical Revival style. The building features full height square pilasters, a simple entablature, a pedimented double-height entry portico supported by Doric columns and a central domed clocktower. |
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| Deed Covenant Expiration |
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| Federal Grant Project |
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| State Grant Project |
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| Historic Structure Report Date |
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| Historic Structure Report Author |
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| Historic American Buildings Survey |
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| County Population (1995) |
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| Easement |
Easement |
| Easement Executed |
3/8/2010 |
| Easement Expiration |
perpetuity |
| Master Plan |
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| Architect Firm |
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| Bibliography |
The People's Architecture |
| Construction Docs |
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| Interior Images |
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