Constructed of rusticated stone with limestone and sheet metal details in the Italianate style. The roofline includes an ornamental sheet metal cornice and finials. A one story entry portico is supported by paired columns.
Modifications
Served as courthouse until 1939, county offices until 1967, now a library. Renovated in 1983-4
Deed Covenant Expiration
2009
Federal Grant Project
Federal Grant Year
State Grant Project
1982: roof repair and structural reinforcement 1984: window and interior restoration
State Grant Amount
55605
State Grant Year
1982, 84
Historic Structure Report Date
Historic Structure Report Author
Master Plan Date
Master Plan Author
Historic American Buildings Survey
YES
County Population (1995)
Easement
Easement
Easement Executed
7/29/1984
Easement Expiration
1/1/2009
Master Plan
Yes
Architect Firm
Bibliography
The People's Architecture ; "F. E. and Oscar Ruffini, Texas Architects, 1877-1917" dissertation in history by Susan Jean Dickey, Texas Tech University, 1993.
