Bexar County Courthouse, 1891-1894
Architect of some dozen courthouses in Texas, Gordon claimed to have designed over 60 throughout the nation. He first practiced architecture here before moving to New York where he achieved national prominence. The Romanesque Revival style building is constructed of Texas granite and red sandstone. Though altered by numerous additions by prominent San Antonio architects, the courthouse retains the original main facade.
The 1896 Lady Liberty Fountain was originally located in the east courtyard of the Courthouse until 1927, when an addition enclosed the courtyard. After years in storage and an extensive restoration, the Lady Liberty Fountain returned to grace the front of the Courthouse in 2008. A number of historical markers and interpretive pavers are located throughout the Courthouse plaza.
The 1896 Lady Liberty Fountain was originally located in the east courtyard of the Courthouse until 1927, when an addition enclosed the courtyard. After years in storage and an extensive restoration, the Lady Liberty Fountain returned to grace the front of the Courthouse in 2008. A number of historical markers and interpretive pavers are located throughout the Courthouse plaza.
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Photo by James Bartlett. 87.127, San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Library
86, Ernst Raba Collection, San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Library
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Bexar County Courthouse,
1891-1894
Bexar County Courthouse
San Antonio, TX 78205
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