Courthouse Rotunda with Tempietto |
The old Harris County Courthouse, built in 1910 and renovated a few years ago, is today the seat of two state appellate courts: The First Court of Appeals and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
It also has a ceremonial courtroom.
Architectural jewel in Downtown Houston:
The Historic Harris County Courthouse
See Texas Historical Commission web page here
Scales of justice and law book symbolism on facade of courthouse |
Stained-glassed cupola seen from inside, looking up |
1910 Harris County Courthouse after restoration (Aug 2016 photo) |
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