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Galveston
County Courthouse
Galveston County Seat -
Galveston,
Texas
Hwy 45 and State
87
From Houston, Hwy 45
South 50 miles
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| Photo courtesy
Terry Jeanson, May 2006 |
The
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 former
Galveston County Courthouse c1898
1939 photo courtesy TXDoT |
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