National Register of Historic Places

Harris County Courthouse of 1910

Houston, Harris County, Texas
Listed
May 12, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
81000629

About this property

The Harris County Courthouse of 1910 is one of the courthouse buildings operated by the Harris County, Texas government, in Downtown Houston. It is in the Classical Revival architectural style and has six stories. Two courtrooms inside are two stories each. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1981. It houses the Texas Court of Appeals districts 1 and 14. At the time of its opening the Texas district courts number 11, 55, and 61 moved into the courthouse. In 1930 the cupola was removed. There were previously stairs made of granite that connected the second floor with the ground, but they were removed in 1950. The courthouse received a modernization in 1953 which updated the interior. In 2011 the courthouse was rededicated after an extensive renovation, which began in March 2009, and restored the interior to the original style. The renovation had a cost of about $65 million, and included adding a cupola that was created in the 1980s as well as re-adding the granite steps. The reopening was in August 2011. National Register of Historic Places listings in downtown Houston, Texas Schreiber, Tiffany (Fall 2007). "Tenacious Spirit: Behind the Bricks and Mortar of Historic Texas Courthouses" (PDF). Houston History Magazine. 5 (1). "Harris County Courthouse - Houston." Texas Historical Commission "Details for Harris County Courthouse of 1910 (Atlas Number 2081000629)." Texas Historical Commission "Harris County 1910 Courthouse." PGAL (architectural firm)

Location

301 Fannin St.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
29.76124, -95.35964

Categories

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When was Harris County Courthouse of 1910 listed on the National Register?

Harris County Courthouse of 1910 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Harris County Courthouse of 1910?

Harris County Courthouse of 1910 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Harris County Courthouse of 1910?

The period of significance for Harris County Courthouse of 1910 is recorded as the civil_war era.

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