Victoria, Texas.
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When Don Martin De Leon platted the original townsite of Guadalupe Victoria in 1824, he designated public squares, including on that would later be shared by city and county governments for many years. Victoria County build its first courthouse, a two-story brick structure in 1849 on Courthouse Square. The Greek revival building served the county for many years.
In 1891, under leadership of county judge J.L. Dupree, commissioners held a competition for new courthouse plans. They awarded the contract to the San Antonio firm of Gordon & Laub, comprised of acclaimed courthouse architect J. Riely Gordon and D.E. Laub. Martin, Byrne & Johnston served as general contractors. Due to Gordon's many pressing commitments, he was discharged in May 1892. The commissioners court relied solely on Martin, Byrne & Johnston, who added elements to Gordon's design. Their work was approved by Eugene T. Heiner, himself a noted architect, and the county accepted the completed building on January 1, 1893.
As was his style, Gordon designed a courthouse reflecting the Romanesque Revival architecture of architech Henry Hobson Richardson. He adapted Richardson's ideas to the Texas climate, providing a central atrium to bring light and ventilation into the building, which features a hipped roof with cross gables, corner pinnacles and polychromatic stonework. In the 1940s, the county adapted the atrium to serve as offices.
When the need for more space arose in 1961, residents petitioned to save the courthouse, and the county built new facilities on the northeast corner of the square. Work at the turn of the 21st centruy largely restored the courthouse to its original design. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1961
(Architecture) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
When Don Martin De Leon platted the original townsite of Guadalupe Victoria in 1824, he designated public squares, including on that would later be shared by city and county governments for many years. Victoria County build its first courthouse, a two-story brick structure in 1849 on Courthouse Square. The Greek revival building served the county for many years.In 1891, under leadership of county judge J.L. Dupree, commissioners held a competition for new courthouse plans. They awarded the contract to the San Antonio firm of Gordon & Laub, comprised of acclaimed courthouse architect J. Riely Gordon and D.E. Laub. Martin, Byrne & Johnston served as general contractors. Due to Gordon's many pressing commitments, he was discharged in May 1892. The commissioners court relied solely on Martin, Byrne & Johnston, who added elements to Gordon's design. Their work was approved by Eugene T. Heiner, himself a noted architect, and the county accepted the completed building on January 1, 1893.
As was his style, Gordon designed a courthouse reflecting the Romanesque Revival architecture of architech Henry Hobson Richardson. He adapted Richardson's ideas to the Texas climate, providing a central atrium to bring light and ventilation into the building, which features a hipped roof with cross gables, corner pinnacles and polychromatic stonework. In the 1940s, the county adapted the atrium to serve as offices.
When the need for more space arose in 1961, residents petitioned to save the courthouse, and the county built new facilities on the northeast corner of the square. Work at the turn of the 21st centruy largely restored the courthouse to its original design. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1961
(Architecture) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Discovered in this vicinity on April 14, 1689 by Alonso de Leon. Named in honor of "Our Lady of Guadalupe" patron saint of Mexico. Here at a ford, used since Indian days, Empresario Martin de Leon founded the town of Victoria in 1824.
Conmemorando La primera ordenacion sacerdotal en esta iglesia catedral D. Edwin Romeo Davila Morales D. Ervin Rolando Hernandez Lopez Por el Primer Obispo de la Diocesis de Santa Rosa de Lima Monseñor Julio Amilcar . . . 
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J.K. Moore, post trader at Fort Washakie, built the large store shown in mid-photo in the early 1880s. It was later to be one of the most elaborate saloons in the entire west, fitted out with glassware and furniture cut in . . . 
The Fremont served guests for eighty years on the corner of Main and 3rd, from 1891 to 1971. Jerry Sheehan had the foresight to build an out-of-the ordinary hotel in an isolated western town. Mr. Sheehan was no stranger to . . . 
This unique ornate building has been on Lander's Main Street since 1893. Built by Thomas J. Bossert and it was used for his dry goods store. He ran it as a "cash only" store. He advertised clothing at lower prices than every . . . 
Gratitud a Dios Ser Supremo al Parroco Clemente Penelen a pueblos vecinos al pueblo de San Antonio A.C. por su labor humanitaria en el trágico accidente del 10 de mayo San Antonio A.C. Mayo 1,990. Dijo Jesus yo soy la . . . 
La Municipalidad de Ciudad Vieja y el Comité Pro Mejoramiento de San Lorenzo el Cubo rinde homenaje póstumo a Juanito Cucuy Taj por su destacada participación en el ciclismo nacional siendo campeon de la Vuelta a la Juventud . . . 
El municipio de San Bartolome Milpas Altas Depto. Sac. y la Gran Logia de Guatemala Expresan su agradecimiento a todas las personas e instituciones que directa o indirectamente colaboraron en la reconstrucción de esta . . . 
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En este lugar fue vilmente asesinada la maestra "Maria Chinchilla" el Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educacion de Guatemala - STEG le rinde un homenaje postumo en el cincuentenario de su fallecimiento Guatemala, 25 de junio . . . 
Santo Tomas Milpas Altas Sacatepequez fue fundada por los españoles por el General Francisco Monterroso el 14 de marzo de 1773 y el primer aniversario de los 223 años fue celebrado en el año 2002 por el pueblo y la . . . 
The Kanza Indians left their homelands east of the Mississippi River during the 1600s. They settled into what is today the northeast part of Kansas. Waterways provided sustenance for their people and were part of the tribe's . . . 
The Mormon Battalion camped here on 8 September 1846. The more than 500 volunteers in this little army were enlisted to fight in the war with Mexico. They had been recruited from among the Mormon pioneers (members of The . . . 
Instead of this peaceful scene in front of you, imagine the air. hazy with smoke brightened by the flare of gunfire and rockets. Hear booming cannons, screaming rockets, yelling and shouting. Right here at the mouth of St. . . . 
The Sexton's House The adjacent private home located at 3 Westminster Place was constructed in 1840 as the home of the Sexton of the Church. As with most historic homes in Cranbury, this house has been modified since its . . . 
1880 Hurricana Stock Farm Created By Stephen Sanford, Gentleman, Industrialist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist. Hurricana Boasted Winners In Nearly Every Stakes Race at Nearby Saratoga, As Well as The 1916 Kentucky Derby and . . . 
Burials from 1804 including Samuel Mapes, 1735 – 1820. Soldier of Revolution, signer of pledge to sustain Continental Congress.
(obverse) The War of 1812 Impressment of Americans into British service and the violation of American ships were among the causes of America’s War of 1812 with the British, which lasted until 1815. Beginning in 1813, . . . 
