Fayette County Courthouse
Title |
Fayette County Courthouse |
Subject |
Courthouses--Ohio National Register of Historic Places clock towers arches flat roofs pediments pavilions (building divisions) belfries (equipment spaces) |
Place |
Washington Court House (Ohio) Fayette County (Ohio) 110 E. Court |
Description |
This image shows the side facade of the Fayette County courthouse. It was built between 1882 and 1885 by architect David Gibbs in an eclectic architectural style, features of which included an arched entrance, pedimented pavilion, and central belfry surmounted by a statue of Justice. Renowned for its Willard murals located outside the entrance to the courtroom, the mural's themes of electricity, telegraphy, and mail represent the early progress of Fayette County. |
Creator |
Gibbs, David W. (architect) Deshon, Robert A., 1915-2007 (photographer) |
Date of Original |
1882-1885 |
Collection |
Robert Deshon Collection |
Source |
AV101_B01F02_140 |
Format |
picture |
Submitting Institution |
Ohio History Connection |
Rights |
Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests or more information, go to http://www.ohiohistory.org/images/information |
Type |
StillImage |
File Name |
AV101_B01F02_140.tif |
Image Height |
3153 |
Image Width |
2094 |
File Size |
19829596 Bytes |
Date created |
2011-01-26 |
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