An open courtyard on the east side, which no longer exists, allowed breezes to permeate the building. The courthouse's conical towers, rounded arches and thick walls make it a Romanesque Revival-style building. The courthouse was extended in 1914 and again in 1926. The interior of the first floor was partially restored in 1992. Efforts to restore the sandstone exterior are currently underway because this soft stone is deteriorating.
Details carved in sandstone lose their crisp lines easily.
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