In 1854 a Texas Courthouse, now City Hall...........
Jan 5, 2013 22:12:00 #
When Castroville, Texas became the County Seat for Medina County in 1848, they operated out of temporary quarters until this Courthouse was built in 1854. It was constructed from native limestone, with walls eighteen inches thick.
In 1892, the County Seat was moved to Hondo, Texas, and the old Courthouse was turned into a school. Over the years a few additions were made, wings added to the building, and the front steps to the second story.
In 1968, the school was closed and the old building became City Hall, and remains so to this day.
When I took this picture, it was cold, cloudy, and fixin to rain and getting dark as the clouds got thicker. I used a Sony A300 DSLR camera with a vintage (1985) Minolta 28-85mm F3.5/4.5 lens. Settings were 1/320 second, F9, and ISO 100. Tejaswrangler :)
In 1892, the County Seat was moved to Hondo, Texas, and the old Courthouse was turned into a school. Over the years a few additions were made, wings added to the building, and the front steps to the second story.
In 1968, the school was closed and the old building became City Hall, and remains so to this day.
When I took this picture, it was cold, cloudy, and fixin to rain and getting dark as the clouds got thicker. I used a Sony A300 DSLR camera with a vintage (1985) Minolta 28-85mm F3.5/4.5 lens. Settings were 1/320 second, F9, and ISO 100. Tejaswrangler :)
Jan 5, 2013 22:16:05 #
Defiantly has a Texas look to it. ;) Thanks for posting and including the history behind the building. :thumbup:
Jan 5, 2013 22:18:35 #
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Jan 5, 2013 22:44:50 #
NikonJohn wrote:
Defiantly has a Texas look to it. ;) Thanks for posting and including the history behind the building. :thumbup:
NikonJohn, thanks for viewing the picture. :)
Jan 5, 2013 22:45:56 #
Wahawk wrote:
Great picture of an awesome building!!
Wahawk, thanks! Please have a great day! :)
Jan 5, 2013 22:47:41 #
colo43 wrote:
Thank you for the History and Photo of the building Fred.
colo43, you are welcome. Thanks for viewing the picture. :)
Jan 5, 2013 23:31:15 #
tejaswrangler wrote:
When Castroville, Texas became the County Seat for... (show quote)
Great post and very interesting picture, they don't build them like they used to.
Jan 6, 2013 00:23:47 #
UP-2-IT wrote:
quote=tejaswrangler When Castroville, Texas becam... (show quote)
UP-2-IT, like you, I don't think they build them the same any more, pride in workmanship is lacking. Thanks for viewing the picture. :)
Jan 6, 2013 08:36:56 #
Been there. Castroville had a very nice campground also. Good eats locally. Can't remember where.
Jan 6, 2013 08:40:19 #
Jan 6, 2013 09:14:25 #
djtravels wrote:
Been there. Castroville had a very nice campground also. Good eats locally. Can't remember where.
djtravels, lots of history associated with Castroville, and friendly folks & good eats a bonus. Thanks for viewing the picture. :)
Jan 6, 2013 09:17:04 #
B N Focus wrote:
Awesome! Old buildings are great subjects.
B N Focus, yes, old buildings are great subjects. Thanks for viewing the picture. :)
Jan 6, 2013 09:36:06 #
Jan 6, 2013 09:56:59 #
angler wrote:
Good shot and history.
angler, thanks for viewing the picture! :)
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