Daviess County Courthouse - Revision history

Adam at 22:23, 29 September 2016

2016-09-29T22:23:15Z

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	[[File:DC_Courthouse_in_Winter.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Daviess County Courthouse in Winter - Early 2014.]]		[[File:DC_Courthouse_in_Winter.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Daviess County Courthouse in Winter - Early 2014. - Photo by [[http://www.apimagery.com AP Imagery]]]]
	==The First Building (1815-1819)==		==The First Building (1815-1819)==
	The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815-1819.		The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815-1819.
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	The next courthouse was built on the old foundation during 1866-1868 and its first court session was held July 6, 1868. The dimensions were the same as the previous building, but it was a little higher and differently ornamented. The original contract cost was $55,000, but after the finishings, heavy furniture, bell and clock, it actually cost about $63,000. In October and November of 1868, the clock was built by a man from Boston, Mass. and the bell, weighing 1,100 lbs. was put up Novemeber 27th. An iron fence was put up around the public square and completed June 26, 1869, and it was fully complete with its furnishings and surroundings in the fall of 1869.		The next courthouse was built on the old foundation during 1866-1868 and its first court session was held July 6, 1868. The dimensions were the same as the previous building, but it was a little higher and differently ornamented. The original contract cost was $55,000, but after the finishings, heavy furniture, bell and clock, it actually cost about $63,000. In October and November of 1868, the clock was built by a man from Boston, Mass. and the bell, weighing 1,100 lbs. was put up Novemeber 27th. An iron fence was put up around the public square and completed June 26, 1869, and it was fully complete with its furnishings and surroundings in the fall of 1869.
	A tornado blew its roof off in 1881. This courthouse was in service until 1964.		A tornado blew its roof off in 1881. This courthouse was in service until 1964.
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			Image:DC_Courthouse_2.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse with Belltower pre-1927.
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	===Belltower Removed===		===Belltower Removed===
	The bell, bell, and clock were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for the sake of safety.		The bell, bell, and clock were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for the sake of safety.
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	~~Image:DC_Courthouse_2.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse with Belltower pre-1927.~~
	Image:DC_Courthouse_1.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse after Belltower was removed in 1927.		Image:DC_Courthouse_1.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse after Belltower was removed in 1927.
	Image:DC_Courthouse_3.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse around 1960.		Image:DC_Courthouse_3.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse around 1960.
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	==The Fifth/Current Building (1964-Current)==		==The Fifth/Current Building (1964-Current)==
	The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964 around the previous courthouse. Only after the move was the older building demolished.		The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964 around the previous courthouse. Only after the move was the older building demolished.
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			Image:DC Courthouse in Snow 2016.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse in the Snow, Jan 2016. - Photo by [[http://www.apimagery.com AP Imagery]]
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	[[Category:Buildings]]		[[Category:Buildings]]

Adam at 22:17, 29 September 2016

2016-09-29T22:17:22Z

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			[[File:DC_Courthouse_in_Winter.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Daviess County Courthouse in Winter - Early 2014.]]
	==The First Building (1815-1819)==		==The First Building (1815-1819)==
	The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815-1819.		The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815-1819.
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	===Belltower Removed===		===Belltower Removed===
	The bell, bell, and clock were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for the sake of safety.		The bell, bell, and clock were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for the sake of safety.
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			Image:DC_Courthouse_2.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse with Belltower pre-1927.
			Image:DC_Courthouse_1.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse after Belltower was removed in 1927.
			Image:DC_Courthouse_3.jpg\|Daviess County Courthouse around 1960.
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	==The Fifth/Current Building (1964-Current)==		==The Fifth/Current Building (1964-Current)==

Adam at 17:30, 29 September 2016

2016-09-29T17:30:02Z

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	==The First Building==		==The First Building (1815-1819)==
	The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815 ~~till~~ 1819.		The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815-1819.

	==The Second Building==		==The Second Building (1819-1858)==
	~~A new brick~~ courthouse was built in 1819 and it remained in service till 1858.		The first "regular" courthouse was built in 1819/20 and it remained in service till 1858.

	==The Third Building==		==The Third Building (1859-1865)==
	This replacement was a new and larger brick courthouse ~~constructed during~~ the ~~years 1853 -~~ 1858.		This replacement was a new and larger brick courthouse that was originally supposed to be completed by Oct 1, 1857. It wasn't completed until 1859-59 though it was partially occupied in the winter of 1858. It was a 60 x 80 ft and was two stories plus a basement. This is the courthouse that was burnt down January 6, 1865 during the Civil War.
	This is the courthouse that was burnt down in January 1865 during the Civil War.

	==The Fourth Building==		==The Fourth Building (1866-1964)==
	The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868.		The next courthouse was built on the old foundation during 1866-1868 and its first court session was held July 6, 1868. The dimensions were the same as the previous building, but it was a little higher and differently ornamented. The original contract cost was $55,000, but after the finishings, heavy furniture, bell and clock, it actually cost about $63,000. In October and November of 1868, the clock was built by a man from Boston, Mass. and the bell, weighing 1,100 lbs. was put up Novemeber 27th. An iron fence was put up around the public square and completed June 26, 1869, and it was fully complete with its furnishings and surroundings in the fall of 1869.
	A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.		A tornado blew its roof off in 1881. This courthouse was in service until 1964.
	===Belltower Removed===		===Belltower Removed===
	~~It had a tower~~ and ~~bell~~ clock~~, but they~~ were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for safety~~'s sake.~~		The bell, bell, and clock were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for the sake of safety.
	~~This courthouse was in service from 1868 till 1964~~.

	==The Fifth/Current Building==		==The Fifth/Current Building (1964-Current)==
	The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964.		The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964 around the previous courthouse. Only after the move was the older building demolished.

	[[Category:Buildings]]		[[Category:Buildings]]

Adam at 16:54, 29 September 2016

2016-09-29T16:54:21Z

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	* Address: 212 St. Ann St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42303		==The First Building==

	==The First ~~Courthouse~~==
	The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815 till 1819.		The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815 till 1819.

	==The Second ~~Courthouse~~==		==The Second Building==
	A new brick courthouse was built in 1819 and it remained in service till 1858.		A new brick courthouse was built in 1819 and it remained in service till 1858.

	==The Third ~~Courthouse~~==		==The Third Building==
	This replacement was a new and larger brick courthouse constructed during the years 1853 - 1858.		This replacement was a new and larger brick courthouse constructed during the years 1853 - 1858.
	This is the courthouse that was burnt down in January 1865 during the Civil War.		This is the courthouse that was burnt down in January 1865 during the Civil War.

	==The Fourth ~~Courthouse~~==		==The Fourth Building==
	The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868.		The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868.
	A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.		A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.
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	This courthouse was in service from 1868 till 1964.		This courthouse was in service from 1868 till 1964.

	==The Fifth/Current ~~Courthouse~~==		==The Fifth/Current Building==
	The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964.		The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964.

	[[Category:Buildings]]		[[Category:Buildings]]

Adam: /* The Fourth Courthouse */

2016-09-18T19:24:56Z

The Fourth Courthouse

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	==The Fourth Courthouse==		==The Fourth Courthouse==
	4) The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868.		The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868.
	A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.		A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.
	===Belltower Removed===		===Belltower Removed===

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* Address: 212 St. Ann St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42303

==The First Courthouse==
The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815 till 1819.

==The Second Courthouse==
A new brick courthouse was built in 1819 and it remained in service till 1858.

==The Third Courthouse==
This replacement was a new and larger brick courthouse constructed during the years 1853 - 1858.
This is the courthouse that was burnt down in January 1865 during the Civil War.

==The Fourth Courthouse==
4) The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868.
A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.
===Belltower Removed===
It had a tower and bell clock, but they were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for safety's sake.
This courthouse was in service from 1868 till 1964.

==The Fifth/Current Courthouse==
The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964.

[[Category:Buildings]]