Legend of the Gargoyles Revisited

All through Europe there are buildings that feature granite images of fantastic beasts that are generally termed Gargoyles.  They come in many different shapes, combinations or blends of a variety of animals that include dogs, eagles, goats, lions, monkeys, snakes, mythical chimera and mermaids.  Their real purpose is a very useful one as they divert rain from the roof of the buildings where they are displayed.  Of course you can find Gargoyles atop buildings in the North America as well as Europe on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C, the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a church in Arizona.  The building closest to my heart is the Old Red Courthouse in Dallas, Texas where my character Gar and his family live in the clock tower guarded by the Wyvern terracotta figures (maybe they will come to life in a future Valens book).  Gar and his brood are loyal to their friends the Valens of Legacy Security.  You can find images of Gargoyles on the web, in horror movies and even children’s films where they are good or bad cute or horrifying or simply fascinating to look at as you wonder how men through the ages came up with such whimsical designs. There are stories that the Gargoyle legend began in middle 600 AD, though the creature in that tale was very different than the images that have been created throughout the ages.  Regardless, the Gargoyles in the world of Valens are very amazing and useful creatures as they can replace weather-vanes or sit atop buildings without attracting undue attention and spy of the enemies of Legacy.I hope you are able to follow the link below and take a look at Old Red and learn a little about a small Texas courthouse that will be prominently featured in the Valens Series as the story grows and Valens are tasked with saving mankind.  Are the gargoyles atop the buildings where you live?  Would love to see some photos.
Follow or copy and paste the link to the Old Red Courthouse in Dallas, TX
http://www.oldred.org/about-us/building-highlights/