Thursday, May 14, 2009

Landmark Analogy

Warren PA:County Court House::Madison WI:State Capitol

Second Empire Style. Completed in 1877 at a cost of $97,434.

From "Historic Buildings in Warren County, Volume 1".
The first story vestibule was provided with stairways on either side with a wide corridor extending the length of the original building. The second story housed the Court Room, Judge's Chambers and two jury rooms. The Grand Jury Room was on the third floor.

Office and court room floors were of Georgia pine with corridor and hall floors laid with marble tiles; first floor woodwork was of walnut and that of the second story of pine.

Stone cutters earned $2.50 per day. The pressed brick was manufactured in Buffalo.

The statue of "Justice" stands 125 feet above the sidewalk.

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