The Gingerbread Castle

Caldwell County Courthouse in Lockhart, Texas


"The cornerstone was laid on August 15, 1893 and the building was completed on March 19, 1894. Built by the architectural firm of Martin, Byrnes and Johnston, the structure features mansard roofs and a high central tower with a four way Seth Thomas clock. The three-story edifice is built of Muldoon limestone with red Pecos sandstone trim. Although originally equiped with electricity, the courthouse had no indoor plumbing. Broom closets were later converted into restrooms. It is said that when the first water bill was received, the county judge was so shocked at the charges that he padlocked the restrooms. After a ten year effort involving hundreds of people in the county, a complete historic restoration was completed in the spring of 2000. The courthouse was rededicated in April 2000. "

http://www.lockhart-tx.org/web98//history/caldwellcountycourthouse.asp









While you're in Lockhart, it would be a crime not to stop in at Kreuz Market and pick up a couple of links of sausage and some barbecue. The smokehouse may look like a scene from Dante's Inferno, but the eatin' is pure heaven.

Kreuz Market has been around since 1900. The building above is a new location, although the Kreuz's I remember from my childhood is still standing - now known as Smitty's.


















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