The Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie, TX.
Feb 20, 2016 19:38:36 #
Ellis County Courthouse
Constructed 1897
Architect J. Riely Gordon
Romanesque Revival Style
Designation National Register Listing - 1975
Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
11 million invested in restoration in 2002
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Waxahachie/EllisCountyCourthouseWaxahachieTexas.htm
Check the DL's for a LOT of details....
Constructed 1897
Architect J. Riely Gordon
Romanesque Revival Style
Designation National Register Listing - 1975
Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
11 million invested in restoration in 2002
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Waxahachie/EllisCountyCourthouseWaxahachieTexas.htm
Check the DL's for a LOT of details....
Feb 20, 2016 19:48:47 #
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Feb 22, 2016 00:14:05 #
Beautiful shots showing the gorgeous detail, Albert! I love that blue sky!
Feb 22, 2016 01:54:59 #
Nice contrast between the deep blue of the sky and the pink/red color of the building especially in the downloads.
Feb 23, 2016 01:52:23 #
DaveO wrote:
Very nice set,nice detail!
Thanks much... I've had pretty good luck with my 18-105.
Feb 23, 2016 01:59:59 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Beautiful shots!
Thanks... The master stone mason carved a series of faces around the perimeter of this building. The story is he fell in love with the daughter of the woman who owned the boarding house he stayed at. Unfortunately his love was unrequited. They say the first carvings show an attractive young woman and progress until the last ones portray a gargoyle. I plan a second trip to try to confirm this.
Feb 23, 2016 02:02:39 #
2Dragons wrote:
Great shots of a beautiful building. :thumbup:
Thanks..... The 11 million dollar restoration in 2002 used the granite and sandstone (black & red) from the original quarries.
Feb 23, 2016 02:04:07 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Beautiful shots showing the gorgeous detail, Albert! I love that blue sky!
Thanks..... The sun had just dropped below the horizon.... & I DID tweak it a bit....
Feb 23, 2016 02:07:22 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
Thanks... The master stone mason carved a series of faces around the perimeter of this building. The story is he fell in love with the daughter of the woman who owned the boarding house he stayed at. Unfortunately his love was unrequited. They say the first carvings show an attractive young woman and progress until the last ones portray a gargoyle. I plan a second trip to try to confirm this.
The faces are unique and very interesting to study.
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Waxahachie/WaxahachieTxEllisCountyCourthouseGargoyles.htm
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10855
Feb 23, 2016 02:10:14 #
Birder52 wrote:
Nice contrast between the deep blue of the sky and the pink/red color of the building especially in the downloads.
Thanks much.... This building is considered the premiere example of it's type in the southwest. It's unique in having the entrances located in the corners of the building which each face true north, east, south and west. Most buildings of this type use an x hall pattern on the first story to support the weight of the buildings. The design of this one allowed the main promenade to be open.
Feb 23, 2016 02:18:51 #
lightcatcher wrote:
The faces are unique and very interesting to study.
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Waxahachie/WaxahachieTxEllisCountyCourthouseGargoyles.htm
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10855
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Waxahachie/WaxahachieTxEllisCountyCourthouseGargoyles.htm
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10855
Not sure if the story about them is true. I have a AF nikor 75-300. (which translates to 450 on my 7100) I think I'll go back and do a series on these carvings....
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