Title |
Presidio County Courthouse |
County |
Presidio |
City |
Marfa |
Address |
300 N. Highland Ave., Marfa TX 79843 |
Zip |
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Current Use |
Active Courthouse |
Owner |
County |
Service Dates |
1887-present |
Constructed |
1887 |
Architect |
Alfred Giles |
Contractor |
James H. Britton |
Style |
Second Empire |
Square Feet |
0 |
RTHL Note |
1964 |
RTHL |
Yes |
SAL Note |
1981 |
SAL |
Yes |
NR District |
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NR Note |
1977 |
NR |
Yes |
HD Eligible |
No |
Description |
Constructed of brick and limestone in the Second Empire style. The building features a central pedimented bay, quoins and corner pavilions with mansard roof, dormers and cresting and a central tower with a segmented dome and a Lady Justice. In 1929, the brick was stuccoed and painted pink. |
Modifications |
1922: Marfa Electric & Ice Co. installed electric lights in the courthouse.1924: Iron fence removed and concrete walks constructed.1925: Coal house built to the north side of the courthouse.1929: Exterior stucco applied, painted a salmon color.1930: Light fixtures (unknown) purchased from Marfa National Bank.1966: Exterior painted light sand color.1985: Roof replacement, painting, elevator installation, electrical upgrade, insulation. |
Deed Covenant Expiration |
2010 |
Federal Grant Project |
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Federal Grant Year |
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State Grant Project |
Electrical replacement, roof, towers and dome restoration, window and door repair, elevator installation |
State Grant Amount |
30337 |
State Grant Year |
1985 |
Historic Structure Report Date |
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Historic Structure Report Author |
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Master Plan Date |
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Master Plan Author |
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Historic American Buildings Survey |
TX-3454 |
County Population (1995) |
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Easement |
Easement |
Easement Executed |
8/29/2000 |
Easement Expiration |
9/1/2050 |
Master Plan |
Yes |
Architect Firm |
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Bibliography |
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Construction Docs |
1915 renovation specifications (THCPP MP - copy) |
Interior Images |
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