Title |
Newton County Courthouse |
County |
Newton |
City |
Newton |
Address |
110 Court Street, Newton TX 75966 |
Zip |
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Current Use |
Active Courthouse |
Owner |
County |
Service Dates |
1902-present |
Constructed |
1902 |
Architect |
Martin & Moodie |
Contractor |
Martin & Moodie |
Style |
Second Empire |
Square Feet |
0 |
RTHL Note |
1974 |
RTHL |
Yes |
SAL Note |
1981 |
SAL |
Yes |
NR District |
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NR Note |
1979 |
NR |
Yes |
HD Eligible |
No |
Description |
Constructed of brick and limestone with sheet metal details in the Second Empire style. The building features limestone quoins, mansard roofs with ocular dormers and a tall central clocktower with a very tall mansard roof. In 1936, the brick was stuccoed over and a two-story addition constructed. |
Modifications |
-1910 and 1925 - Interior altered.-1936 - Annex and jail built, stucco finish over original brick.-1972 - Aluminum windows added by contractors D.E. Walker and Sons. |
Deed Covenant Expiration |
n/a |
Federal Grant Project |
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Federal Grant Year |
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State Grant Project |
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State Grant Amount |
0 |
State Grant Year |
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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-3452 |
County Population (1995) |
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Easement |
Easement |
Easement Executed |
12/4/2000 |
Easement Expiration |
perpetuity |
Master Plan |
Yes |
Architect Firm |
Martin & Moodie |
Bibliography |
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Construction Docs |
WPA records plan 1934 ABT (UT Center for American History), 22 pages of measured plans (WPA box 4H198 - UT Center for American History) |
Interior Images |
District Courtroom 1970 ABT, THC county courthouse files; District Courtroom Balcony 1970 ABT, THC county courthouse files; District Courtroom Ceiling 1970 ABT, THC county courthouse files; County Judge's Office 1936 ABT, THCPP Images; County Clerk's Office 1935 ABT THCPP-files; |