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The Allen County Courthouse
Construction on the Allen County Courthouse began on November 17, 1897 with
the laying of the cornerstone and was
dedicated on September 24, 1902 at a cost of $817,533. The Courthouse
houses four courtrooms, a rotunda, murals by Carl Gutherz and Charles Holloway
as well as the largest collection of Scagliola (imitation marble) in the
United States. The Courthouse underwent total renovation and restoration
from 1997 until 2002. The Courthouse in the Beaux-Art style has been
described as being on a par with the Library of Congress or even the Paris
Opera.
Allen County Courthouse to Open to Public
on First Sundays of Month
The Allen County Courthouse will be open to the
public from 1-4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month beginning
Feb. 1, 2004. Although no reservations are required, you may call
Mary Lee at the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust,
(260) 449-4246, for guided tour information for groups of 10 or more.
A donation of $2 per person is suggested.
- from the
Allen County Government website
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