Fall is a great time to step back in time for reflection on building construction. Belton is a small city in between Austin and Waco, Texas. Many buildings, including the Court House are built with Limestone. With a population of approximately less than 23,000 Belton continues to thrive. The people are proud of their history.
The historic district of Belton comprises of eight city blocks from the County Courthouse in the town’s center. The town consists mostly of 2-story brick and limestone commercial buildings constructed between 1870 and 1930. The buildings have load-bearing walls of limestone, rubble or bricks. Some have Romanesque arched windows and several of the buildings have been restored or rehabilitated. There are restaurants, an old Movie Theater used for community events, like real estate educational classes, a clothing store, and other commercial businesses. Building construction occurred during a Belton’s cotton boom between 1870 and the late 1920. After the railroad arrived in the 1880s, construction materials included cast iron columns, pressed metal cornice and ceilings, and prefabricated doors and windows.
A nice place to stay is at the Bryn Oaks Bed & Breakfast. The owners are wonderful and their Inn is charming with that good old American hospitality by people who care.
Other examples of famous limestone construction outside of America include the Great Sphinx, the Lincoln Memorial, the Great Pyramid, New York's Empire State Building, and the Parthenon. In Texas, I recommend a trip to Belton. The people are very friendly and helpful.
During the evening of the week of October 17th, streets in Belton were quiet and peaceful. Studying history and visiting historic places, by stepping back in limestone time, I can understand why in the year 1822, Clement Clarke Moore was inspired to write his famous Christmas poem which included the line: "Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."
Peace Be With You
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