After Restoration
The exterior and the significant historic spaces on the interior of the 1910 Harris County Courthouse have been restored to their original appearance. Major modifications made during the 1950s, including the removal of the monumental steps from the east and west facades and the infill of the central rotunda and courtrooms, were reversed. The two large courtrooms were reopened to their historic volumes and their ornate, historic architectural features were replicated based on historic photographs and the surviving original plans. The restored courthouse will serve the 1st and 14th Court of Appeals and other related judicial functions. The building will continue to serve the citizenry as intended, balancing functional efficiency with cohesive historic appearance and expressing an image consistent with civic dignity, judicial decorum and county pride.
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