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R. M. Clemment Building in Paris, Texas
Photograph of the 1916 R. M. Clemment building on Plaza Square in downtown Paris, Texas. The building is on the northeast corner of Plaza Square, one block south of the courthouse. The current occupant is "Rosie's Antiques".
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Stores on Fountain Square]
Photograph of the Paris Community Theater, the First National Bank building, William's Sporting Goods, and Saffle's Antiques at 1st Street and Lamar in Paris, Texas.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Buildings on Fountain Square]
Photograph of upper detail of the Plaza Theatre, aka the Paris Community Theatre building in Paris, Texas. The William's Sporting Goods store is next door.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Exterior of A-1 Office Supply]
Photograph of the exterior of the A-1 Office Supply in Paris, Texas. A theatre is visible to the right
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse
Photograph of upper detail of the south east corner of the 1917 Lamar County courthouse, one block north of "Plaza Square", in down town Paris, Texas. Stonework around the top of the building includes carved eagles on frieze, a cornice band, and carved "shields" on the cap; these are noteworthy features of the Classic architecture style.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Ornamentation
Photograph of upper detail on the Lamar County courthouse in Paris, Texas, showing the upper-east end on the south side of the building. The ornamentation includes carved eagles on the frieze, a cornice, and a carved "shield" on the cap. Carved stone and large, stand-out relief including carved eagles, shields, and medallions are characteristics of Classic Revival-style architecture.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carving Detail]
Photograph of a detail of a carving on top of a building in Paris, Texas.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse
Photograph of the upper-south face of the 1917 Classic Revival-style Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas, taken from the southeast corner of the building.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Eagles
Photograph of the upper detail of the west end of the south face of the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas. The decorations are consistent on all four sides of the courthouse and are in the Classic Revival style on the upper floors. A line of pigeons is visible on the edge of the roof.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Shield
Photograph of the upper-west end of the south side of the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas showing the details of the stonework along the top of the building. A carved shield and eagle stands out. These are Classic Revival ornaments. A flock of pigeons is roosting along the edge of the roof.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sign at N. Main Street]
Photograph of a street sign at North Main Street in historic downtown Paris, Texas.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Houston and Main Street Sign in Paris]
Photograph of the street sign for E. Houston Street at the corner of Houston and the 100 block of Main Street in Paris, Texas. A brick building is visible in the background.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Front of the Lamar County Courthouse
Photograph of the upper-west end and face of the south side of the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas. The courthouse is predominately in the "Classic Revival" style, however the first floor entrances are very similar to the previous courthouse, in the "Romanesque" style. Many of the early craftsmen and architects were not native Texans and the courthouse styles reflect that diversity.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lamar County Courthouse]
Photograph of the front of the Lamar County courthouse in Paris, Texas. There are three stories of windows visible, and there are carvings at the top of the courthouse.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lamar County Courthouse Columns]
Photograph of the south entrance of the 1917 Lamar County Courthouse in Paris, Texas. The courthouse is of mixed styles; the architecture over the entrance (in the lower part of the photograph) is a Romanesque-style entry while the part above the arched entrance is 1917 Classic Revival style.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Shield
Photograph of the carved stone shield above the south entrance of the Lamar County Courthouse, including a portion of the fluted column in the background. The shield resembles a national shield. The carved medallion above the window behind the shield is an excellent example of the "Classic" style in vogue in 1916-1917 when it was built.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse
Photograph of architectural details above the south entrance of the Lamar County Courthouse in Paris, Texas. This Classic-style courthouse also has short, polished, pink granite entrance columns, referred to as "Syrian Columns", in the earlier Romanesque style.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Cornerstone
Photograph of the 1917 cornerstone of the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas. The engraving on the cornerstone lists county officials at the time of the building, 1917, of the courthouse. Note the light fixture to the left.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Entrance
Photograph of a close-up view of the aches at east entrance to the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Light Fixture
Photograph of a light fixture, next to a fluted column, over the east entrance of the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas. Some of the building's light fixtures are reproductions based on the original designs.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Paris, Texas Plaza Square
Photograph of South Main Street and the east side of Plaza Square in downtown Paris, Texas. The Gibraltar Hotel building is south in the background.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamar County Courthouse Cornerstone
Photograph of the 1917 cornerstone of the Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris, Texas. The cornerstone includes engraved names listing the county judge, commissioners, and county officials.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Paris Bakery]
Photograph of a building on North Main street across from the Lamar County Courthouse in Paris, Texas. This building was constructed around 1916 and at the time of the photograph was occupied by The Paris Bakery. A car is parked on the far right, and a woman enters the bakery to the left of the car.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Paris Bakery Building]
Photograph of the Paris Bakery, housed in a brick building in Paris, Texas. A woman is walking through the front door, and people are seated inside. There is a van to the right.
Date:
November 13, 2008
Creator:
Bell, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History