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1895 Ellis County Courthouse Typical Entrance

Description: Photograph of a typical entrance set in an inside corner on the 1895 Ellis County Courthouse in downtown Waxahachie, Texas. There are four main entrances set on the cardinal points of the compass. The Romanesque building was designed by architect James Riley Gordon. The building is massive limestone in gray for the foundation and Burnet limestone for structure, columns of rose colored granite columns, Pecos Red sandstone was used for arches, columns, and string courses. There are eagles and gar… more
Date: October 6, 2007
Creator: Bell, Jim

1896 Denton County Courthouse South Side

Description: Photograph of the south side of the Denton County courthouse in downtown Denton, Texas. The east entrance is in the center, with two more entrances on the inside corners flanking it. The layout of the east side is consistent all the way around the 1896 Denton County courthouse. There are eight entrance doors that can be open for ventilation.
Date: November 12, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim

1916 First National Bank Building

Description: Photograph of 1916 First National Bank building on the Plaza Square in downtown Paris, Texas. This building has a Texas Historical Commission historical marker outlining its history on the center column. The building is in the Classic Revival style and the upper part is ornamented with a white stone top cap that is supported by white stone carved consoles (brackets). The top floor is set back and has an ornamental white stone string course around the top of the next floor down, the top floor of… more
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim

1916 V. W. Wall Building

Description: Photograph of the 1916 V.W. Wall building on Clarksville Street in downtown Paris, Texas. The one story building is situated between two taller brick buildings on either side. A commemorative date plaque is visible near its top contains the year it was built.
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
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