Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sell the Courthouse

San Antonio Express, June 7, 1894

— Main Plaza —

Sell the Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

1. Sell the Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Judge Noonan suggests that it would be a good idea for the county to sell the courthouse for a vaudeville show, as it is not fit for anything else. Judge Noonan has been a kicker against the new courthouse ever since it was built.

Erected by Bexar County and the city of San Antonio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement.

Location. 29° 25.434′ N, 98° 29.618′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Dolorosa and Main Plaza. The marker lays flat on the ground in the Main Plaza grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government (here, next to this marker); Lasting Peace with the Apache Nation (here, next to this marker); The Canary Islanders (a few steps from this marker); The West Bank (a few steps from this marker); "Save the Plaza" (a few steps from this marker); "The Founders" (a few steps from this marker);

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American Legion Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); The Maromeros or Rope Dancers (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding Sell the Courthouse. When visiting Main Plaza, be sure to look for and locate all 30 significant, historical pavers embedded into the floor of the plaza.

Also see . . . Bexar County Courthouse.

The building was designed by architect J. Riely Gordon, and borders Main Plaza, along with such other architectural landmarks as the Cathedral of San Fernando. The style is Romanesque Revival, and the main material used is red sandstone. Ground was broken for Gordon's structure on August 4, 1891, and the cornerstone was laid December 17, 1892. After several delays, construction was fully completed in 1896. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on December 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Closeup of the Sell the Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

2. Closeup of the Sell the Courthouse Marker

The view of the Sell the Courthouse Marker in front of the courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

3. The view of the Sell the Courthouse Marker in front of the courthouse

The artwork of the Sell the Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

4. The artwork of the Sell the Courthouse Marker

Bexar County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

5. Bexar County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.