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THE LOVE SONG OF J. RIELY GORDON
A series of photo essays of courthouses designed by J.R.G.


Chapter One: The Fayette County Courthouse c. 1891

III. Exterior
Page 3

Architectural Details
< Exterior, page 2
Entering the door - you're greeted by 8 short Corinthian columns - similar to Gonzales, Lee, and Comal County courthouses. Looking up is an American eagle composed of three large sandstone slabs - an unusual detail.
Fayette County Courthouse entrance with Corinthian columns
The main entrance
American eagles on sandstone, Fayette County Courthouse
Sandstone American Eagles
Column architectural detail, Fayette Co Courthouse
Corinthian column close-up view
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