Chase County Courthouse (Kansas)
The Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas was built in 1873 and is the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas.[2]
Chase County Courthouse | |
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Location | On the square at S end of Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas |
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Coordinates | 38°22′21″N 96°32′30″W |
Built | 1873 |
Architectural style | French Renaissance, Second Empire |
NRHP reference No. | 71000304[1] |
Added to NRHP | February 24, 1971 |
Overview
The courthouse was constructed from local limestone, and the three story winding staircase was constructed from local walnut trees.[3] The architectural style has been described as Second Empire or French Renaissance Revival.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1][3] The architect was John G. Haskell who was among the architects of the Kansas State Capitol.
Tours are available by appointment by contacting the Chase County Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Gallery
- Birdseye view of Cottonwood Falls, 1875
- Clock Tower on the courthouse.
- Sideview of the courthouse.
- Close up view
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References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "Chase County Courthouse". Chase County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- "Chase County Courthouse, Cottonwood Falls". Kansas Sampler Foundation. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
External links
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