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Tarrant County Criminal Courts Building

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

Built in 1917-18, this structure is located on land upon which old Camp Worth was constructed in 1849. The noted Fort Worth architectural firm of Sanguinet and Staats designed the building, incorporating elements of the Beaux Arts and Classical Revival styles. In addition to a criminal courtroom, it originally housed the jail and gallows, a jail hospital, mental wards, and offices for the Sheriff, District Attorney, and District Clerk.

Marker Details

Address 300 W. Belknap
Location Description 200 W. Belknap, Fort Worth
Marker # 5196
Dedicated 1984
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code jails and prisons; educational topics; Beaux Arts; Classical Revival (architectural style); design and construction; institutional buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.757277, -97.334712

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