Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
C.G. Lancaster
In 1895, Lancaster partnered with James Riely Gordon (1863-1937), an architect from San Antonio. The two collaborated on the beaux-arts style Harrison County courthouse completed in 1901. Lancaster then supervised the construction and was named supervisor of all improvements and repairs of the courthouse during a 1910s renovation.
Lancaster designed a variety of buildings in Marshall including the Ginnochio Hotel, city hall and Elks Club building. He also designed residential, commercial, civic and educational buildings throughout the state. Changes in architectural styles are reflected in his works, from Richardsonian Romanesque to Classical Revival and Art Nouveau.
Lancaster's business was forced to close in 1939 due to conditions brought about by the Great Depression. That same year, he went to work as a supervisor for the Work Projects Administration in Dallas. Lancaster passed away on December 1, 1947, but his legacy lives on through the many buildings he designed.
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22535.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 32° 32.675′ N, 94° 21.993′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Houston Street and South Bolivar Street, on the left when traveling west on East Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 East Houston Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of The Capitol Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Edward Clark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Elkanah Greer / Knights of the Golden Circle (about 400 feet away); James Harper Starr (about 400 feet away); Telegraph Park (about 400 feet away); Harrison County (about 400 feet away); Marshall (about 400 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.
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