Victorian Texas Courthouses: And County Histories In Post Cards

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book Victorian Texas Courthouses: And County Histories In Post Cards by E. Barry Gray, Lulu Publishing Services
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: E. Barry Gray ISBN: 9781483474427
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services Publication: December 1, 2017
Imprint: Lulu Publishing Services Language: English
Author: E. Barry Gray
ISBN: 9781483474427
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
Publication: December 1, 2017
Imprint: Lulu Publishing Services
Language: English

Victorian Texas Courthouses have been called the “architectural treasures of the state”. Although they have a number of characteristics in common, such as the use of wrought iron, stained-glass, towers, turrets, and gingerbread, the architecture of the Victorian Era was not just one style but a collection of many styles. Coinciding with these architectural styles in Texas was the “golden age” of courthouse design and construction. The Victorian styles fit perfectly with the public’s idea of what a grand “temple of justice” should say about the county’s people and their values. These styles were ideal in that they could illustrate in stone and glass the power of government and law in society. Unfortunately, most of these great Victorian buildings are gone, but thankfully through vintage picture post cards we can still enjoy their architecture. This book is an attempt at the architectural preservation of Victorian Texas courthouses through the use of over one hundred vintage picture post cards.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Victorian Texas Courthouses have been called the “architectural treasures of the state”. Although they have a number of characteristics in common, such as the use of wrought iron, stained-glass, towers, turrets, and gingerbread, the architecture of the Victorian Era was not just one style but a collection of many styles. Coinciding with these architectural styles in Texas was the “golden age” of courthouse design and construction. The Victorian styles fit perfectly with the public’s idea of what a grand “temple of justice” should say about the county’s people and their values. These styles were ideal in that they could illustrate in stone and glass the power of government and law in society. Unfortunately, most of these great Victorian buildings are gone, but thankfully through vintage picture post cards we can still enjoy their architecture. This book is an attempt at the architectural preservation of Victorian Texas courthouses through the use of over one hundred vintage picture post cards.

More books from Lulu Publishing Services

Cover of the book Mending Broken Fences Policing: An Alternative Model for Policy Management by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book War’s Toll: Book Three of the Gilded Serpents by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book 100 Ways to Know You a Nigga: Color Don’t Make You a Nigga Ignorance Does by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Dreams Fulfilled: Inspirational Comeback Stories Teacher's Edition by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Double Helix: DNA Never Lies by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Rising from the Ashes of Jehovah’s Witnesses by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Clapham High Way by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Finding Chords to Match the Notes In Your Melody: A Manual for Songwriters and Musicians by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Bullying in the Workplace: A Survival Guide For Canadians by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Essays On Pragmatic Naturalism: Discourse Relativity, Religion, Art, and Education by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book The Book of L. O. T.: The Book of Love, Obedience, and Truth by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Walking the Warzones of Pakistan: One Woman's Journey Into the Shadow of the Taliban by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Felix the Comet by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book Sacrifice the Innocent by E. Barry Gray
Cover of the book The School Law Answer Manual: 2014-15 Florida Edition by E. Barry Gray
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy