| Title |
Somervell County Courthouse (1894) |
| County |
Somervell |
| City |
Glen Rose |
| Address |
107 N.E. Vernon, Glen Rose TX 76043 |
| Zip |
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| Current Use |
Active Courthouse |
| Owner |
County |
| Service Dates |
1894-present |
| Constructed |
1894 |
| Architect |
John Cormack |
| Contractor |
John Carmachiel |
| Style |
Romanesque Revival |
| Square Feet |
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| RTHL Note |
1963 |
| RTHL |
Yes |
| SAL Note |
1981 |
| SAL |
Yes |
| NR District |
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| NR Note |
1979 |
| NR |
Yes |
| HD Eligible |
No |
| Description |
Designed in the Romanesque Revival style and built with native limestone. The two-story structure is a typical rectilinear design. The east and west facades are divided into five-part compositions, while the north and south facades are broken into three parts. Limestone circular arches framing the doors, windows, water table and belt courses further embellish the rusticated stone of the building. A belt course and limestone dentils decorate the cornice area. The central portion of each facade is slightly projected and topped with a pediment that intersects the mansard roof. A clock tower completes the composition of the structure. |
| Modifications |
Originally with wrought iron cresting on mansard roof and detailed sheet metal on clock tower; altered in 1975 with wooden shingles covering tower surfaces.1902-courthouse damaged by tornado |
| Deed Covenant Expiration |
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| Federal Grant Project |
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| Federal Grant Year |
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| State Grant Project |
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| State Grant Amount |
0 |
| State Grant Year |
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| Historic Structure Report Date |
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| Historic Structure Report Author |
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| Master Plan Date |
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| Master Plan Author |
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| Historic American Buildings Survey |
TX-3459 |
| County Population (1995) |
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| Easement |
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| Easement Executed |
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| Easement Expiration |
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| Master Plan |
No |
| Architect Firm |
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| Bibliography |
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| Construction Docs |
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| Interior Images |
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