The grand courtroom contains many original or carefully reproduced
features, including the drapes, pressed ceiling, carved oak bar, and
auditorium style gallery seats. The original jury chairs with
hand-stitched replacement seats and backs are by the west windows.
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The E. Howard Clock, model #3 installed in 1900, works quietly in a
protective room in the tower. Notice the tower's clock face visible
through the glass.
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The lobby also contains many stunning original and carefully reproduced
features. During remodeling, the south entrance was closed, the
original staircase moved, and an extra floor placed on the mezzanine
level to provide additional office space. Some of the new ceiling is
visible at the top of the staircase in this photo.
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The starcase leading from the north entrance to the main floor lobby
features intricately carved wood railing and supports, and a unique
iron support for the brass railing in the center of the stairs.
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