| Title |
Fort Bend County Courthouse |
| County |
Fort Bend |
| City |
Richmond |
| Address |
401 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469 |
| Zip |
77469 |
| Current Use |
Active Courthouse |
| Owner |
County |
| Service Dates |
1908-present |
| Constructed |
1908 |
| Architect |
Charles H. Page and Brother |
| Contractor |
Texas Building Company, Austin |
| Style |
Beaux Arts |
| Square Feet |
39000 |
| RTHL Note |
1980 |
| RTHL |
Yes |
| SAL Note |
1992 |
| SAL |
Yes |
| NR District |
|
| NR Note |
1980 |
| NR |
Yes |
| HD Eligible |
No |
| Description |
Constructed of brick and cast stone in the Beaux Arts style with brickwork entablature and ornamental details with copper pediments, cornices and central dome. The base is defined by brick courses and round arched window openings. The building features a triple height entry portico supported by ionic columns. |
| Modifications |
Addition in 1935 designed by C.H. Page and constructed by Knutson Construction Co.; and 1957 addition designed by Hedrick, Stanby, and Lightfoot Architects and constructed by P.G. Bell & Co..1979: Extensive renovation- ISTEA Grant - reahabilitate exterior features. Some landscaping. Restoration work and landscaping was completed on September 15, 1997. |
| Deed Covenant Expiration |
|
| Federal Grant Project |
|
| Federal Grant Year |
|
| State Grant Project |
|
| State Grant Amount |
0 |
| State Grant Year |
|
| Historic Structure Report Date |
|
| Historic Structure Report Author |
|
| Master Plan Date |
|
| Master Plan Author |
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| Historic American Buildings Survey |
TX-3437 |
| County Population (1995) |
|
| Easement |
Easement |
| Easement Executed |
5/24/2010 |
| Easement Expiration |
perpetuity |
| Master Plan |
Yes |
| Architect Firm |
C.H. Page and Brother |
| Bibliography |
The People's Architecture |
| Construction Docs |
specifications EXCERPTS (THCPP MP - copy) |
| Interior Images |
Justice of the Peace's Office 1915 ABT Fort Bend County Museum, Office 1919 ABT photo courtesy of Janice Ransom Powell, Office 1930 ABT, Courtroom 1960 ABT, County Auditor's Office 1935 ABT Pictorial Richmond |
