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[Harrison County Courhouse Burns]

Description: The photo shows the Harrison County Courthouse burning on June 7, 1899. Materials left by a repairman working on the roof caught fire. Several groups, including a man on a horse, watch from N. Washington St. This was the third county courthouse, completed in 1889. Designed by Tozer & McQuirk of Dallas, local builder James Higgins did the construction. The building was designed in the Second Empire style, with a 275-foot tower, brick walls, sandstone trim, and Italianate detailing. It face… more
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Old Harrison County Courthouse]

Description: This building is the old Harrison County Courthouse, the fourth one to serve as the seat of county government and the centerpiece of Marshall. Designed by architect J. Riely Gordon, it was erected in 1900. It has a cruciform plan with an embellished rotunda. Exterior embellishments include pedimented porticoes, pilasters with capitals, and a dramatic dome with eagles and a statue of Lady Justice. In 1926, an addition was constructed. A 21st century renovation has restored the building to i… more
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Old Harrison County Courthouse, Marshall]

Description: This view of the old Harrison County Courthouse, built in 1900, is of the east facade as seen from East Houston Street. A statue of a Confederate soldier (since removed) can be seen in front. At right is the portico in front of the Hotel Marshall. Trees stand in a lawn surrounding the courthouse. Houston Street continues around the courthouse to create a square and then proceeds westward. It bisects the original town on an east-west line. This picture has been reversed. Hotel Marshall is… more
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Old Harrison County Courthouse]

Description: The old Harrison County Courthouse is the fourth, erected in 1900 to replace the third one which burned in 1899. This view is of the north and east facades, during the 1960's or 1970's. Houston St., which circles the square on its east-west route, is in the foreground. Three parking lots adjoin the square on the north, east, and west sides of the courthouse, which accounts for the large number of automobiles. At the extreme left edge of the picture, the corner of the seven-story Hotel Marsh… more
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[New Harrison County Courthouse]

Description: The newer Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall, Texas. The four-story modern structure was built at the intersection of W. Houston and S. Wellington streets in 1964. It stands across the street from the old Harrison County Courthouse built in 1900. The old and the new, close together.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Old Fire Station]

Description: Photograph of the old fire station in Marshall, Texas, decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths. Several cars are parked in front of the building.
Date: [2006-11..2006-12]
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Harrison County Courthouse Dome]

Description: Photograph of the dome and statue on top of the Harrison County courthouse in Marshall, Texas. Several statues of birds are placed around the base of the dome, and there are clock faces on each side of it.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Cars on the Marshall Square]

Description: Photograph of cars parked on the city square in Marshall, Texas. There are lamps to the right wrapped in red ribbon and silver wire, and buildings are visible on the opposite side of the road.
Date: [2006-11..2006-12]
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Christmas Display]

Description: Photograph of a display of dolls, three miniature Christmas trees, a toy fire truck, and several toy wagons, cordoned off in a building in Marshall, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Toy Train Set]

Description: Photograph of a toy train set on a raised carpeted rectangle. Four dolls sit on the windowsill, and a fountain is visible through the window.
Date: [2006-11..2006-12]
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell
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