Title: James Riely Gordon : his courthouses and other public architecture /
Authors: Meister, Chris, 1957-; Gordon, James Riely, 1863-1937.
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Gordon, James Riely, Criticism and interpretation.; Public architecture United States History
Abstract: "Describes, analyzes, and contextualizes the courthouses and other public buildings of James Riely Gordon, an architect working in Texas in the late nineteenth century who went on to establish his reputation at a national level. Includes photographs and illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: Catching on nicely -- The federal building -- Aransas -- Fayette -- Bexar -- Erath and Victoria -- The Texas State Building -- Gordon's signature plan -- Ellis and Wise -- Commissions lost -- Comal and Lee -- The Arizona Territorial Capitol -- Harrison, Callahan, and Mississippi redux -- McLennan and the Vicksburg City Hall -- The J. Riely Gordon Company -- Somerset and Garrett -- Bergen and Madison -- The New York competition -- Cambria -- Professional organizations, Cortland, and the world of tomorrow.