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Galveston
County Courthouse
Galveston County Seat -
Galveston,
Texas Hwy 45
and State 87
From Houston, Hwy
45 South 50 miles
Galveston
County has had seven courthouse:
1838, 1856, 1875, 1892, 1898,
1966 and 2006
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The Present
Galveston County
CourthouseThe
Galveston County Justice Center has been completed and was dedicated on May 2,
2006.
Date Completed - 2006
Style - Modern
Architect - Bay
Architects
Contractor - Kelso/Gilbane
Materials - Concrete, brick &
stone with reflective glass
"As of Spring 2006, all county and
district courts, the District Attorney's office, the District Clerk, the County
Clerk and Justice Administration have moved out of the 1966 courthouse and into
their new offices at the Galveston County Justice Center at 600 59th Street just
north of Broadway Avenue(U.S. 75/Texas 87.)" - Terry
Jeanson, San Antonio, Texas, May 12, 2006
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The
1966 former Galveston County Courthouse
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, May 2006 |
The 1966 Galveston County Courthouse
Architect: Raymond R. Rap, Jr., and Ben J. Koten & Associates.
Style:
Moderne
Material: Concrete and steel
The 1966 building replaced the
1898 structure that weathered the 1900
storm. An odd building
considering Galveston's rich history.
On 21st Street and Ball.
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The 1898 Galveston County Courthouse |
The
former Galveston County Courthouse c1898
1939 photo courtesy TXDoT |
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