Victorian Texas Courthouses - and County Histories in Post Cards

Victorian Texas Courthouses - and County Histories in Post CardsVictorian Texas Courthouses have been called the architectural treasures of the state. Although they have a number of characteristics in common, such as the use of wrought iron, stained glass, towers, turrets, and gingerbread, the architecture of the Victorian Era was not just one style but a collection of many styles. Coinciding with these architectural styles in Texas was the golden age of courthouse design and construction. The Victorian styles fit

Victorian Texas Courthouses have been called the Òarchitectural treasures of the stateÓ. Although they have a number of characteristics in common, such as the use of wrought iron, stained-glass, towers, turrets, and gingerbread, the architecture of the Victorian Era was not just one style but a collection of many styles. Coinciding with these architectural styles in Texas was the Ògolden ageÓ of courthouse design and construction. The Victorian styles fit perfectly with the publicÕs idea of what a grand Òtemple of justiceÓ should say about the countyÕs people and their values. These styles were ideal in that they could illustrate in stone and glass the power of government and law in society. Unfortunately, most of these great Victorian buildings are gone, but thankfully through vintage picture post cards we can still enjoy their architecture. This book is an attempt at the architectural preservation of Victorian Texas courthouses through the use of over one hundred vintage picture post cards.