Community Heritage


Recognized as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 12 Distinctive Destinations of 2005, New Braunfels  has a very rich cultural and architectural history. The Comal County Courthouse is the highlight of Main Plaza, situated on the Old San Antonio Road. The building was designed in 1898 by architect J. Riely Gordon, and constructed by Fischer & Lambie of Austin.


Key Restoration Issues

  1. ★Planned replacement of aluminum windows with reproduction wood sash and frames

  2. ★Courtroom reconstruction

  3. ★Interior finish restoration

  4. ★Building systems replacement

  5. ★Fire sprinkler system integration

  6. ★Masonry restoration

  7. ★Energy conservation


Scope of Services

  1. ★Master Plan, 2005

  2. ★Space Use Analysis of County Buildings, 2006

  3. ★Historic Paint Analysis, 2007

  4. ★Construction Documents for full restoration, 2007

  5. ★Grant Writing, 2007, 2009

  6. ★Restoration, 2010-2012


Location

199 Main Plaza

New Braunfels, Texas


Historical Designations

  1. ★National Register of Historic Places

  2. ★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

  3. ★State Archeological Landmark


Links


Construction Manager at Risk RFQ/RFP


National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destinations


Comal County


New Braunfels Main Street Program

 

Comal County  Courthouse

Historic photos of the District Courtroom have provided important information for the restoration.

The District Courtroom in 2009, after two generations of modifications, will be restored to its original appearance.

Original geometric tile remains only at the third floor corridor. The restoration would replace modern terrazzo at the first and second floors with reproduction tile to match the third floor.

Two original entry porticos have been enclosed for office space due to over-crowding.  The restoration would remove modern additions and fully restore the original entry porticos.