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Hunting and Guide Services
(432) 729-3308
Wayne Wiemers, Owner/Outfitter
Also offered are private ranch tours to the movie set
of "Giant", Indian rock art sites and the
historical Butterfield Stagecoach ruins
Presidio
County Courthouse
Lincoln Street (at North Highland)
(432) 729-4812
This three-story Empire-revival building was constructed
in 1886 at a cost of $60,000. Until then, the county
seat for the area was in Fort Davis, but a determined
lobbying group and some questionable political maneuvers
allowed the town of Marfa to house the seat of government.The
courthouse has been described as having a rectangular
plan with four corner towers and Mansard roofs all surrounding
an imposing Brunelleschi-like dome that is clad in tin.
A large white statue of Lady Justice tops the tower
and can be seen from much of the town. The interior
is grand in proportion and detailed with rich woodworking.
The courthouse still houses most of the county government.
An extensive renovation was undertaken in 2000, and
completed in early 2002.
Open to the public for viewing. Inquire at the courthouse.
Take the elevator and stairs to the cupola and enjoy
a 360 degree panorama of the Marfa Plateau and nearby
Davis Mountains. The courthouse is open Monday through
Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
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Chinati
Foundation
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1 Cavalry Road
(432) 729-4362
Donald Judd acquired this military base, Fort D.A. Russell,
in the early 70 s. His vision was to create a pure environment
to house his large sculptural installations and the
works of other artists as kindred spirits in modernism.
Huge artillery sheds display his spare, yet powerful
works. The barracks once used for living spaces for
cavalry and prisoners of war are now permanent galleries
for the works of artists as John Wesley, Illya Kabakov,
and more. Recently a major installation of the light
works of Dan Flavin was created in six, 6,000 square
foot barracks. The Chinati Foundation has an ongoing
tour schedule. Call the foundation for information about
the tours or visit their website at www.chinati.org
The Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum
founded by Donald Judd, a major figure in the Minimalist
movement. It houses permanent collections of contemporary
art, as well as temporary exhibitions by visiting artists
in residence. The foundation is situated on the 340-acre
site of the former army Fort D. A. Russell.
The Chinati Foundation, in conjunction with the Judd
Foundation, holds an annual "Open House Weekend"
every October . For tour information, call (432) 729-4362
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
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