These are the musings, ramblings, rantings and observations of Houston DWI Attorney Paul B. Kennedy on DWI defense, general criminal defense, philosophy and whatever else tickles his fancy.
Monday, April 2, 2012
This (not so) old courthouse: Fort Bend County edition
This is the new Fort Bend County Courthouse. While there's nothing special about the outside appearance of the building (other than the fact it looks like a high school), it's the inside of the courthouse that's spectacular. The courtrooms are loaded with the latest shiny gadgets and appointments.
But, for all the exterior's generic qualities, it's still a damn sight better than the old William Travis building which was built in the 70's Government-style (otherwise known as "we don't give a shit what it looks like, it's just a damn building").
But nowhere near as nice a sight as the old courthouse. Built in 1909 in the Classical Revival style, the old courthouse is a study in elegance. While nowhere near as functional as it needed to be, it still had charm and grace.
Just ask Mirabeau Lamar, he'll set you straight.
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