Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St Houston, Harris County, TX
Houston`s 1939 City Hall, fifth in the City`s history, represents a number of architectural trends influential during the 1920s and 1930s in the United States most notably the Stripped-Classical Moderne style, setback skyscraper massing and abstractly stylized architectural ornament. Architect Joseph Finger was one of Houston`s first and best designers in the Moderne manner, and in this building he achieved an appropriately monumental structure, intended as a symbol of Houston`s stable yet progressive outlook. The siting of the building and its relationship to Hermann Square represent important city planning and landscape decisions. The urban space which resulted, a combination of park, pool and plaza, has continually served as a public meeting place for social, political and cultural activities in downtown Houston. For over forty years this building has served as the seat of Houston`s municipal government.
Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St Houston, Harris County, TX
Houston`s 1939 City Hall, fifth in the City`s history, represents a number of architectural trends influential during the 1920s and 1930s in the United States most notably the Stripped-Classical Moderne style, setback skyscraper massing and abstractly stylized architectural ornament. Architect Joseph Finger was one of Houston`s first and best designers in the Moderne manner, and in this building he achieved an appropriately monumental structure, intended as a symbol of Houston`s stable yet progressive outlook. The siting of the building and its relationship to Hermann Square represent important city planning and landscape decisions. The urban space which resulted, a combination of park, pool and plaza, has continually served as a public meeting place for social, political and cultural activities in downtown Houston. For over forty years this building has served as the seat of Houston`s municipal government.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
