Allen County Courthouse (Indiana)
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History
Designed by Brentwood S. Tolan, construction began in 1897, the cornerstone was laid November 17, 1897. The building was dedicated September 23, 1902, with a final cost of $817,553.59 ($250 million today). Present at its dedication were Mayor Henry C. Berghoff and Governor Winfield T. Durbin. President Theodore Roosevelt was scheduled to attend, however, he ultimately was not present. On September 23, 2002, the building was re-dedicated on its centennial after a seven-year restoration effort, which cost $8.6 million.[1]
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Architectural details
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The building materials include Bedford Limestone and Vermont granite with Italian marble details. A tunnel was constructed to connect the Courthouse with the City-County Building located across the street. The Courthouse also houses a fallout shelter underground. The skylights originally built into the building were covered during World War II and replaced with artificial light.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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The 2001 National Historic Landmark Nomination says in its opening paragraph: "An elaborate combination of Greek, Roman, and Renaissance influences, the massive courthouse reflects the exuberant ambition of late nineteenth century America."[2]
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Fort Wayne
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Indiana
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Allen County, Indiana
Notes
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- ↑ (2002-09-23). Restoration does justice—The finished work awes and amazes visitors. The News-Sentinel. Retrieved on 2009-07-25.
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References
- Hawfield, Michael and Michael Westfall, The Allen County Court House: A National Treasure Restored. The Allen County Court House Preservation Trust, Guild Press, 2002.
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