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Houston County Courthouse (NRHP #10000248) - Crockett, Texas by J.L. Ramsaur Photography

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Houston County Courthouse (NRHP #10000248) - Crockett, Texas

The 1938 Houston County Courthouse is the last of five courthouses to be located on the public square in Crockett, Texas, the county seat. Designed by architect Blum E. Hester, the courthouse was one of several new civic buildings constructed in the town under the New Deal's Public Works Administration. The building is an excellent example of late-1930's Art Moderne public architecture and, among the Texas courthouses of the period, one of the most straightforward, yet elegant, interpretations of the style. Since its construction, this structure has continued to serve the important role as the center of civic life in Houston County as well as the principle seat of county government.

This current courthouse was built at a time when Houston County was looking back on its first hundred years, having celebrated its centennial in 1936-1937. Under the administration of Crockett Mayor John Gordon Beasley, Sr., improvements included a new city hall, the David Crockett Memorial Building, and a new 50-acre city park. Unsurprisingly, Houston County commissioners were also interested in the building loans offered under the New Deal's National Recovery Act program and the Public Works Administration. And since the funding through this Act and completion of the construction in 1939, the courthouse and the public square have also been the site of numerous public events. Celebrations, such as the Fiddler's Festival, occurred yearly on the ground ending with street dances until midnight. Election results drew citizens to the square. All parade patterns circle the square. U.S. Bicentennial (1975-76) and Texas Sesquicentennial (1986-87) events were held on the courthouse steps and inside. And, the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Beautification Committee use the steps of the building for their public events.

All of these things have made this beautiful courthouse eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) at the local level of significance under criterion A in the area of Politics/Government and as an excellent example of the Art Moderne style as applied to a public building under Criterion C for Architecture. It was added to the register on May 10, 2010. All of the information above, and much more, was found on the original documents that were submitted for listing consideration and can be viewed here:
catalog.archives.gov/id/40972618

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

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First United Methodist Church (NRHP #11000133) - Crockett, Texas by J.L. Ramsaur Photography

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First United Methodist Church (NRHP #11000133) - Crockett, Texas

The First United Methodist Church of Crockett, Texas is located at 701 East Goliad Avenue, two blocks east of the historic town center and the Houston County Courthouse. The site-fired brick church was built according to plans drawn by Richard C. Cassidy, and includes nineteen stained-glass windows fabricated in Bavaria. The church, completed in 1902 (with subsequent additions) occupies the original site purchased by the congregation in 1858 and represents the town's oldest continuing congregation. The site and church have been continuously occupied by the Methodist Church. The First United Methodist Church building is most closely associated with the Gothic Revival architectural style, but is more specifically an exemplar of the Neomedieval Auditorium Church, a typology identified by religion scholar Jeanne Halgren Kilde in 2002.

This Neomedieval Auditorium model of church architecture was popular among Evangelical Protestant congregations at the turn of the twentieth century, and is commonly found in the American south; its formal development was a direct result of various trends in theology, ecclesiology, mission, and social identity. Typically, the Neomedieval Auditorium church exterior recalls medieval revival styles, often loosely adapted from the Gothic Revival or Romanesque Revival, with emphasis on revived monumental proportions, ornament, and siting. The Neomedieval Auditorium church interior often does not follow a typical medieval cruciform plan, but rather is organized as an auditorium that prioritizes clear sight-lines, good acoustics, and a sense of unity.

The First United Methodist Church was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on March 21, 2011 in the area of Architecture, as an excellent example of an intact Gothic Revival church, and more speciflcally as an exemplar of the Neomedieval Auditorium Church type. All of the information above was found on the original documents submitted for listing consideration along with much, much more. All of these documents can be viewed here:
catalog.archives.gov/id/40972612

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

Greetings from Crockett Texas mural - Crockett, Texas by J.L. Ramsaur Photography

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Greetings from Crockett Texas mural - Crockett, Texas

Always love finding these "Greeting from..." murals scattered across the country during any traveling that we do. They always tell some sort of story about the city or town they represent and this one in Crockett, Texas is no exception! While I do not understand all of the symbolism, the wildlife and hunting/fishing picture is plainly represented. Additionally, within the 'R' and 'O' is the First United Methodist Church in Crockett that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). There are a couple of other buildings included that I'm not sure about and, of course, the Texas State Flag. Congratulations to @ETXmurals and @DeannaFrye_ART on a beautiful mural that represents Crockett well...

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

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Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

A photo of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock image Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

An image of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock photo Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

A photo of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock image Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

A photo of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock image Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

A photo of a historical marker on the grounds of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock image Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

An image of the cornerstone of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock photo Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

An image of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock photo Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

A photo of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock image Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) by Capitolshots Photography

© Capitolshots Photography, all rights reserved.

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas)

An image of the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas. Designed by Blum E. Hester, the Crockett Courthouse was constructed in 1939. The Houston County Courthouse, a Moderne structure, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Texas Historic Landmark. This stock photo Copyright Capitolshots Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.