Crook County Courthouse
Crook County Courthouse is a courthouse located in Prineville, Oregon, United States.
| Crook County Courthouse | |
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 The building's front exterior in 2007 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 300 NE Third Street Prineville, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44.3024°N 120.8439°W |
| Completed | 1909 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Walter D. Pugh |
History
The Crook County Courthouse was completed in 1909. It was designed by the architect Walter D. Pugh and built under the direction of the contractor John B. Shipp.[1][2]
Description
The Crook County Courthouse consists of a basement, two main floors, an attic, and a clock tower. The 47-ton clock tower features a 1907 clock with an original crank system that is wound once a week. The building also includes the Crook County Clerk's Office, which maintains historic records dating back to 1882.[3][4]
References
- "New Court House Nearly Finished". Crook County Journal. Prineville, Oregon. April 15, 1909. p. 1 – via Historic Oregon Newspapers.
- "County Accepts New Courthouse". Crook County Journal. Prineville, Oregon. May 20, 1909. p. 1 – via Historic Oregon Newspapers.
- Ron Halvorson. "Crook County Courthouse". The Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Allie Colosky (April 30, 2018). "Crook County Courthouse stands strong after nearly 110 years". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Crook County Courthouse (Oregon). |
- Crook County Circuit Court at Courts.Oregon.gov
- Images of Crook County Courthouse at CourthouseHistory.com
- Image of Crook County Courthouse at OregonDigital.org
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