County Seat – Brenham
Built – 1939
Architect – Travis Broesche
Style – Moderne
Photographed – 12/30/08
Another case of a wonderful old courthouse being torn down and replaced by the modern. Really don’t have the complete story – but evidently, early in the 1900’s, the 1884 courthouse was severely damaged by an intense hurricane, along with its roof. It was patched up – but eventually replaced.
Regardless – the 1939 moderne courthouse is certainly one of the best in Texas. If nothing else – look at the eagle over the door! The courthouse was built using WPA funds. Looking at other pictures – the interior is nice. The court room is perhaps the crowning jewel of this 1939 masterpiece – but we weren’t able to go inside. I’ll have to put this one down as a revisit – whenever time becomes available.