Washington County Courthouse – Brenham TX

City:
Brenham, TX

Site Type:
Civic Facilities, Courthouses (State & Local)

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Started:
1939

Completed:
1939

Designer:
Travis Broesche

Contractor:
C.L. Browning Jr.

Description

The current Washington County Courthouse in Brenham, Texas is the fourth courthouse constructed for the county. Architect Travis Broesche designed the 3-1/2 story building in an Art Deco style with a limestone veneer over structural steel. The courthouse was built with Works Progress Administration assistance in 1939 by contractor C.L. Browning, Jr. There is minimal ornamentation except for light stands and cast aluminum eagles at the entries.

Source notes

https://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/viewform.asp?atlas_num=2090000447&site_name=Washington+County+Courthouse&class=2002

Site originally submitted by Larry Moore on March 19, 2014.

Location Info


100 East Main Street
Brenham, Texas 77833
Washington County

Coordinates: 30.167112, -96.39766

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