Collingsworth County courthouse, Wellington, Texas. (original) (raw)
Collingsworth County Courthouse
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September 2007
The Present Collingsworth County Courthouse
Date - 1931
Style - Texas Renaissance Style
Architect - Berry & Hatch
Material - Brick and stone The counties first resident settled the area in 1876. When the county was organized in 1890, Wellington had a rival for county seat. Only two miles from Wellington, Pearl City was thought to be a shoe-in. ... more
Collingsworth County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939
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"Carved figures of 'Justice' and the Roman fasces over the south side entrance."
- Terry Jeanson, September, 2007 photo
Another view of the Collingsworth County Courthouse
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Collingsworth County Courthouse west entrance
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"Stone panels depicting the area's early pioneers can be found above the first story windows on the corners of the courthouse." -
Terry Jeanson, September 2007 photo
Collingsworth County Courthouse first floor ceiling
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September, 2007
Collingsworth County Courthouse first floor ceiling
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September, 2007
Courthouse stairwell window guard overlooking south side entrance
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Collingsworth County Courthouse -
District Court
District Court door
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District Courtroom interior
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District Courtroom interior details
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District Courtroom interior ceiling details
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District Courtroom interior ceiling details
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September, 2007
District Courtroom interior ceiling details
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September, 2007
The 1893 Collingsworth County Courthouse
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The 1893 Collingsworth County Courthouse
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