Justice Reinforced
The 1896 Gonzales County Courthouse was designed by renowned courthouse architect, J. Riely Gordon. The building uses his trademark design with entry bays at the four corners of the cruciform plan, topped with a central clock tower.
Key Restoration Issues
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★Severe structural failures at the tower
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★Roof reconstruction
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★Brick, stone, and terra cotta conservation
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★Hazardous materials
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★Accessibility improvements
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★Life safety improvements
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★Window, door, and hardware restoration
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★Interior finish restoration, including faux graining on plaster
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★Courtroom furnishings restoration
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★Lightning protection system
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★Holiday lighting
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★Building systems replacement
Scope of Services
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★Exterior Restoration, 1997
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★Interior Restoration, 2000
Location
414 St. Joseph Street
Gonzales, Texas
Historical Designations
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★National Register of Historic Places
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★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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★State Archeological Landmark
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