LaSalle County Courthouse

In 1931, Architect Henry T. Phelps and the LaSalle County Commissioners completed the construction of a new courthouse that was to serve LaSalle County for the foreseeable future.  The structure was built of high quality materials and reflected the most modern design at that time.  The original drawings show a much more ambitious project than what was actually completed.  Some of the spaces were greatly reduced in finish out and design, and in the case of the basement, never completed.  The basic design intent, however, still remains intact.

The LaSalle County Courthouse is one of the most unique structures in the State of Texas.  Many courthouses throughout the state have been severely modified, added on to or even destroyed since they were originally built.  The LaSalle County Courthouse, however, has not only retained its original configuration, but most of its finishes and furniture remain intact.  In some ways, the preservation aspect of the project will serve as the “restoration” of the court building.