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The Fain Theatre, Livingston
Photograph of the Fain Theatre in Livingston, TX. It has a large green vertical marquee that says "The Fain", and a horizontal marquee under that which reads "Starts Friday, Elizabeth Town." There is a single box office, and a few posters to the left of it. There are a few cars parked in front of the theatre.
Historic Plaque, 1905 Polk County Courthouse Annex
Photograph of a historic plaque at 1905 Polk County Courthouse Annex. It reads: "1905 Courthouse Annex, Washington at Church Street, Built in 1905. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior."
Historic Plaque, Polk County Courthouse
Photograph of a historic plaque in Livingston, Texas. It reads: "Polk County Courthouse. Completed in 1924, this is the fifth courthouse to serve Polk County. Citing "lack of space and modern conveniences," the commissioners court hired the Houston architectural firm of McLelland and Fink to design their new building. Contractor Isaac Young completed demolition of the 1884 Courthouse by July 1923, and the first court meetings were held in this building by the fall of 1924. Designed to include an auditorium, library, American Legion Hall and Post Office, which were replaced in later years by administrative and judicial offices, the Polk County Courthouse features classical revival styling with Beaux Arts influences. It stands as a significant part of Livingston's architectural heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001."
Historic Plaque, Polk County Courthouse Flagpoles.
Photograph of a historic plaque in Livingston, Texas. It reads: "The Gordie G. Nettles Flagpoles. These flagpoles were erected by the county court at the request of Gordie G. Nettles (1895-1971), a revered Polk Countian, a veteran of World War I and a distinguished American. He left memorial for posterity in the many official Texas Historical Markers in Polk County for which he was responsible as Historical Marking Chairman for the Polk County Historical Survey Committee. In gratitude for his life and service these flagpoles are dedicated to perpetuate the memory of Gordie G. Nettles. Erected 1971."
Polk County 1905 Courthouse Annex
Polk County 1905 Courthouse Annex, in the process of a remodel.
Polk County 1905 Courthouse Annex
Polk County 1905 Courthouse Annex
Polk County Confederate Memorial
Polk County Confederate Memorial. To the memory of Polk County's Confederate Soldiers.
Polk County Courthouse
Polk County Courthouse, constructed 1923, architects McLelland and Fink.
Polk County Courthouse, cornerstone
Polk County Courthouse, cornerstone. Erected 1923. Ed. T. Murphy, County Judge; Hobby Calloway; W. P. Holder; Carl Bergman; Geo. Grimshaw; Commissioners. John McClelland - Architect. Isaac Young - Contractor.
Polk County Courthouse, entry to basement
Polk County Courthouse, entry to basement
Polk County History Monument
Polk County History Monument
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