Bee County Texas – Courthouse and other interesting places

Bee County Courthouse
Navy Jet on the Bee County Texas Courthouse Grounds

Introduction

We have been to Bee County courthouse, twice for photography. The first time was on a weekend day when the courthouse was closed, but, this makes for an awesome circumstance for photographing outside. All of the parking lots are virtually empty, there is little to no foot traffic. The second time we visited was during the week and we were able to tour and photograph the inside.

Bee County Courthouse Front
Bee County Courthouse Front
Bee County Courthouse Veterans Memorial
Bee County Courthouse Veterans Memorial
Bee County Courthouse Historical Marker
Bee County Courthouse Historical Marker
Bee County Courthouse Detail
Bee County Courthouse Detail
Clock Tower Bee County Courthouse
Clock Tower Bee County Courthouse

History of Bee County Courthouses

The first courthouse built at this particular site was a wood building constructed in 1879. This more permanent courthouse was constructed in 1912. Even though it was extensively remodeled in the 1940s and restored in 2006, this is the only non wood structure that has served the people of Bee County, Texas as a courthouse. We aren’t going to delve too deeply into history, our intentions are simply to show the courthouse and pay homage to the craftsmen of long ago, as well as, those that participated in the remodel and restoration work. I think we can all agree that this is a gorgeous courthouse in its present state. Photographs contained on this page are our tribute to all of the artisans involved, as well as a document of the things we have seen.

Courthouse Front Entry
Front Entry to the Courthouse
Lobby Entry Detail Bee County Courthouse
Lobby Entry Detail Courthouse
Bee County Courthouse Stairway
Bee County Courthouse Stairway
Bee County Courthouse Lobby Floor Mosaic
Lobby Floor Mosaic
Bee County Courthouse Lobby Ceiling
Lobby Ceiling
Rialto Theater, Beeville, Texas
Rialto Theater, Beeville, Texas

Rialto Theater

There were signs stating that restoration was going to happen to the Rialto Theater. I hope the next time we are in town we can see the inside of the theater!! And hoping, sincerely, they keep the old barber shop!! What a treat to see! We will go back to Bee County, again and as we find more stuff we will append this page. Thank you so much for looking!

Barber Shop Rialto Theater Front Right
Barber Shop Rialto Theater Front Right
%d bloggers like this: