The Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon, Texas, is currently undergoing restoration. Built in 1912 in the Classical Revival style, the building has a chiming clock. It appears that the dome was refinished first since earlier photographs maintained by the Texas Historical Society show the dome to be of a silver metal. It now appears to be copper. It was obvious when I visited that the interior is also undergoing massive reconstruction because I could see through the front doors and the entire inside has been gutted. Although it is over 150 miles away (thereby necessitating a 300-mile round trip) perhaps in the coming months I can take a return trip to see the finished product.
I have finally finished posting all the courthouse pictures I've taken to date and included them under the Courthouses category on the right-hand sidebar. If you're ever interested in seeing the others, just click on the Courthouses tag. Of Texas' 254 counties, I have a goal to photograph approximately 78 of the ones I considered most beautiful. Only 60 more to go!
12 comments:
That's a nice one.
i give you credit - you are driven! :) i like that top tower.
A gorgeous old building getting a face-lift, in and out!
Jo
Lovely building and a great history lesson as well.
I just happen to live in another Franklin County. Only, in Missouri.
Really interesting architecture.
Good for you Kathy!
I think this is an exciting project, and I look forward to seeing more here.
I like the big pillars and dome on this one. It is nice to see it being restored and not left to deteriorate.
That is a pretty aggressive goal you've set for yourself but, I'm certainly enjoying the results. This one is great and will be even better once they complete the work. I love the copper on the dome.
I look forward to seeing more of the courthouses in Texas. You have opened my eyes to how interesting they are.
It does look like it would warrant a return trip.
Only 60 left? Lol...get busy! :)
Hi Kathy,
you are hard working on this project and this is another wonderful courthouse in this series although it is under restauration work. Go for the other 60!
Liebe Grüße,
Pia
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