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The
1894 Karnes County courthouse under restoration.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, January 2012 |
The
Present Karnes County Courthouse
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Karnes City Date
- 1894
Architect - John Cormack
Style - Romanesque Revival |
"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 |
The
1894 Karnes County courthouse
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, August, 2007 |
The
1894 Karnes County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939.
Photo courtesy TXDoT |
"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 |
"The
south side entrance is no longer accessible."
- Terry
Jeanson, August, 2007 |
| More
exposed brick on the southeast corner
Terry
Jeanson, August, 2007 |
"Stress
from the rear addition has contributed to the cracking in the stucco, revealing
the original brick exterior."
- Terry
Jeanson, August, 2007 |
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 |
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