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The
1894 Karnes County courthouse today.
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, August, 2007 |
The Present
Karnes County Courthouse - Karnes
City
Date - 1894
Architect - John Cormack
Style - Romanesque Revival |
| Photo
courtesy Terry Jeanson, August, 2007 |
| "The
cornerstone on the northeast corner has a dedication to architect
John Cormack who died during the building's construction." -
Terry Jeanson, August, 2007 photo |
| "South
side of the Karnes County courthouse with the modern addition at the
rear. The former entrance on the south side is still visible."
- Terry Jeanson, August, 2007 photo |
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south side entrance is no longer accessible. - Terry Jeanson, August,
2007 |
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More
exposed brick on the southeast corner
Terry Jeanson, August, 2007
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| "Stress
from the rear addition has contributed to the cracking in the stucco,
revealing the original brick exterior." - Terry Jeanson, August,
2007 |
The
1894 Karnes County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939.
Photo courtesy TXDoT |
The
courthouse as it appeared in 1915
Photo courtesy texasoldphotos.com |
The
courthouse in the early 1900s
Photo courtesy texasoldphotos.com |
Still standing
in Helena,
the former county seat.
Architect - John Jacob Riley |
The
1873 courthouse in Helena
TE Phot, May 2001 |
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