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The
1932 Menard County courthouse
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
The Present
Menard County Courthouse
- Menard, Texas
Date - 1932
Architect - Withers & Thompson
Style - Modern
Material
- Concrete and brick
The county was organized in 1871 with county court
being held under the branches of a Live Oak tree.
Photographer's
Note:
Designed by
Elmer G. Withers of Withers & Thompson, this brick courthouse is very similar
to the stone 1932
courthouse in Young County, which was also designed by Withers & Thompson.
The 1932 Menard County courthouse received an interior and exterior restoration
and was rededicated on November 11, 2006.
The courtroom has been meticulously
restored, from the wooden furniture and wainscoting, to the chandeliers to the
gold trim painted on the sides of the folding seats in the gallery. - Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
Menard
County courthouse historical marker
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, March, 2005 |
Some
of the designs along the roofline.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
The
district courtroom
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
A
view of the upper gallery
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
One
of the more interesting restored rooms on the inside is the lawyer's lounge. It
is located in the center, recessed section, overlooking the front entrance.
Photo
courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
Another
view of the courthouse.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September, 2007 |
The
1932 Menard County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT |
Another
early view of the Menard County Courthouse.
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