BEEVILLE ART ASSOCIATION INC

BEEVILLE, TX

Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Historic marker for the old 1912 Bee County Courthouse in Beeville, Texas. The plaque reads: "Bee County was created in 1857 from parts of five neighboring counties. The first county seat was located seven miles east of this site, and the first commissioners court was held on the banks of Medio Creek in February 1858. The city's earliest courthouse consisted of a box frame structure. In 1912, local architect W. C. Stephenson designed this, the county's fourth courthouse. A native of Buffalo, New York, Stephenson aided in the design of the death mask of President William McKinley. He was the architect of several Beeville buildings, including the Rialto Theater, two churches and several houses, and later designed the Classical Revival McMullen County courthouse. W. C. Whitney, builder of three other Texas courthouses, contracted to build the Bee County courthouse for $72,050. Whitney died during construction and W. C. Stephenson's partner, Fritz Heldenfels, completed the project. Stephenson drew upon the strong contemporary influence of the French Beaux Arts School with a level of grandeur previously nonexistent in Bee County. Some original Beaux Arts features such as the cast stone balustrade originally outlining the roof were later removed, and the 1943 addition partially obscured the symmetrical plan and façade of the edifice. The Bee County courthouse is a fine example of the Classical Revival style. Of particular significance are the grand portico and projecting pediment entry with Corinthian columns and dentils along the roofline. The Chicago-style windows, comprised of one glass pane flanked by two narrower ones, with transoms above, are noteworthy. Also unusual is Stephenson's lady of justice; unlike most such symbols, she is not depicted as blind. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2000"
Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Beeville Art Association Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a variety of art education and outreach services to the community of Beeville, Texas. Established in 1952, the Beeville Art Association Inc. has become a vital resource for the area's artistic community.

The Beeville Art Association Inc. provides a range of services to the Beeville area including art classes for all ages and levels, studio space for artists, art shows and exhibitions, workshops, art supply sales, and community outreach activities. The organization also offers scholarships and grants to support the creative pursuits of budding and established artists alike.

In addition to its educational efforts, the Beeville Art Association Inc. also serves as an advocate for the area's artistic community. The organization lobbies local government on behalf of the artistic community and works with local businesses to support the growth of the area's art scene. The Beeville Art Association Inc. also works to promote the area's cultural and artistic heritage through the preservation and promotion of local art.

The Beeville Art Association Inc. is committed to providing art education and outreach services to the Beeville area and has become a vital resource for the community's artistic community. The organization strives to ensure that all members of the community have access to art education and to foster the growth of the area's artistic culture.

BEEVILLE ART ASSOCIATION INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BEEVILLE TX. US MID #8404801118

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Historic marker for the old 1912 Bee County Courthouse in Beeville, Texas. The plaque reads: "Bee County was created in 1857 from parts of five neighboring counties. The first county seat was located seven miles east of this site, and the first commissioners court was held on the banks of Medio Creek in February 1858. The city's earliest courthouse consisted of a box frame structure. In 1912, local architect W. C. Stephenson designed this, the county's fourth courthouse. A native of Buffalo, New York, Stephenson aided in the design of the death mask of President William McKinley. He was the architect of several Beeville buildings, including the Rialto Theater, two churches and several houses, and later designed the Classical Revival McMullen County courthouse. W. C. Whitney, builder of three other Texas courthouses, contracted to build the Bee County courthouse for $72,050. Whitney died during construction and W. C. Stephenson's partner, Fritz Heldenfels, completed the project. Stephenson drew upon the strong contemporary influence of the French Beaux Arts School with a level of grandeur previously nonexistent in Bee County. Some original Beaux Arts features such as the cast stone balustrade originally outlining the roof were later removed, and the 1943 addition partially obscured the symmetrical plan and façade of the edifice. The Bee County courthouse is a fine example of the Classical Revival style. Of particular significance are the grand portico and projecting pediment entry with Corinthian columns and dentils along the roofline. The Chicago-style windows, comprised of one glass pane flanked by two narrower ones, with transoms above, are noteworthy. Also unusual is Stephenson's lady of justice; unlike most such symbols, she is not depicted as blind. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2000"
Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Historic 1912 Bee ounty Courthouse in Beeville, Texas. The Beaux Arts style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2002. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000105). The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation program completed a major restoration project in 2006 to restore the courthouse.
Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Historic 1912 Bee ounty Courthouse in Beeville, Texas. The Beaux Arts style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2002. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000105). The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation program completed a major restoration project in 2006 to restore the courthouse.
Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Historic 1912 Bee ounty Courthouse in Beeville, Texas. The Beaux Arts style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2002. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000105). The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation program completed a major restoration project in 2006 to restore the courthouse.
Bee County Courthouse (Beeville, Texas) Historic 1912 Bee ounty Courthouse in Beeville, Texas. The Beaux Arts style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2002. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000105). The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation program completed a major restoration project in 2006 to restore the courthouse.
Old Thompson Building (Beeville, Texas) Historic Thompson Building in Beeville, Texas. The building was constructed in 1892 and was the first brick building on the town square. In 1971, the building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Old Praeger Building (Beeville, Texas) Historic Praeger Building in Beeville, Texas. The building was constructed in 1906 as a hardware store and tin shop. In 1981, the building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 (NRHP No. 82004490). Since 2001, the building has housed the Joe Barnhart Bee County Library.
U.S. Post Office (Beeville, Texas) Historic marker for the 1918 Post Office in Beeville, Texas: The first post office was established in Beeville in 1859, the year after the town's founding. The 1918 building was the first Beeville post office constructed on Federal property - previous locations were county- or privately-owned. The building is a significant example of small town post office designs produced by the U.S. Treasury Department in the early twentieth century. Soon after construction began, a tragic incident occurred with great legal implications. J.P. Hermes and Robert B. Brown, both contracted to remove excavated dirt from the foundation, were hostile towards each other, and Brown began carrying a gun to the worksite for protection. On May 7, 1917, before a crowd of witnesses, Hermes threatened Brown with a knife, and Brown pulled out his pistol and shot and killed Hermes then walked to the courthouse and turned himself in. Brown was found guilty of homicide, but the case was later appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In an opinion delivered by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, the court ruled that Brown had acted in self defense, thus establishing the right to use lethal force when facing a lethal attack. 1918 post office is a one-story brick and limestone building with a raised basement. The design features Classical Revival style architecture and symmetrical facades. The primary entrance includes a pedimented portico on four doric columns and a recessed doorway topped by a semicircular fanlight. The flat roof includes a cast stone stringcourse and brick parapet with regularly-spaced wooden balustrades. In 1961 a compatible wing was added to the north and west sides of the original floor plan. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2009
Old Rialto Theater (Beeville, Texas) Old Rialto Theater in Beeville, Texas. Brothers Henry and Sydney Hall opened the theater in 1922. The Art Deco style building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01001265) and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2007.
Old Rialto Theater (Beeville, Texas) Old Rialto Theater in Beeville, Texas. Brothers Henry and Sydney Hall opened the theater in 1922. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01001265) and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2007.
T-2C Buckeye NAS Chase Field, 30 January 1987. 158581 of VT-26 is waiting for line-up clearance at Chase. This Buckeye went to CTW-6 at Pensacola and then on to VX-20 at Patuxent River. It was withdrawn from use in September 2015.
Old Thompson Building (Beeville, Texas) Historical marker for the old Thompson Building in downtown Beeville, Texas. The plaque reads: Thompson Building (First Brick Building on Square) Victorian architecture. Built 1892 by grocer J.C. Thompson (1836-1905) of brick from Calavaros Kiln near Elmendorf. Upstairs in 1892 was law office of Lon C. Hill, who later founded Harlingen. Afterward on second floor was "Beeville Light Guard" Armory. Acquired in 1910 by Eureka Telephone Company, was communications headquarters (1912-20) for Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company, and then for Southwestern Bell until 1957. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

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BEEVILLE ART ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 1466
BEEVILLE
TX
78104-1466

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MID # 8404801118
Name BEEVILLE ART ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742220379
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 64,151
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 28.402215, -97.748239
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 025
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 1067