Description: This photograph is a view of Toledo Public Library building located at Madison Avenue and Ontario Street. Noted Toledo architect Edward O. Fallis (1851-1927) designed the library in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Rough-hewn stones are arranged in horizontal bands of varying widths. The building has the rounded turrets and curved corners associated with this style. A tree stands in front of the building, whose exterior walls are overgrown with foliage. A handwritten caption in the bottom border reads: "Toledo Public Library." Toledo's public library system has its roots in subscription libraries that charged an annual fee to its members. The Young Men's Association organized the city's first such library in 1838. The nationwide public library movement began during the 1870s, and in 1873 the Toledo city council authorized the purchase of two subscription library collections. This step marked the beginning of the Toledo Public Library. In 1890 the city built the library seen in this photograph. It remained Toledo’s only public library until 1917, when Carnegie Foundation financed the construction of branch libraries. By the 1930s, space in the main library was at a premium, and shortly after the current main library (on Michigan Street) was completed in 1940, the original building was razed. The site is now a parking lot. Fallis was a noted Toledo architect who designed several buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06167
Subjects: Architecture; Toledo (Ohio); Libraries--Ohio--History; Richardsonian Romanesque
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: This shows the rear facade of the Athens County Courthouse. The structure, built from 1878-1880 by architect H.E. Myers, is the third building to occupy this site on Court Street. The buildings lining Court Street are renowned for their historic charm with most dating from 1880-1910; as a result, the steep entrance to the courthouse is located in the heart of Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University. The interior was remodeled in the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. In 1992, it was connected to the adjacent Cline building, forming the Athens County Administration Building complex. It is represents a combination of several architectural styles, including Italian Villa Style, Richardsonian Romanesque and Classic Revival (European revival style). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F01_028
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; clock towers; porticoes; Italian Villa Style; Richardsonian Romanesque;
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); 15 Court St.
 

Description: This shows the side facade of the Athens County Courthouse. The structure, built from 1878-1880 by architect H.E. Myers, is the third building to occupy this site on Court Street. The buildings lining Court Street are renowned for their historic charm with most dating from 1880-1910; as a result, the steep entrance to the courthouse is located in the heart of Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University. The interior was remodeled in the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. In 1992, it was connected to the adjacent Cline building, forming the Athens County Administration Building complex. It is represents a combination of several architectural styles, including Italian Villa Style, Richardsonian Romanesque and Classic Revival (European revival style). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F01_025
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; clock towers; porticoes; Italian Villa Style; Richardsonian Romanesque;
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); 15 Court St.
 

Description: This shows the rear and side facades of the Athens County Courthouse. The structure, built from 1878-1880 by architect H.E. Myers, is the third building to occupy this site on Court Street. The buildings lining Court Street are renowned for their historic charm with most dating from 1880-1910; as a result, the steep entrance to the courthouse is located in the heart of Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University. The interior was remodeled in the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. In 1992, it was connected to the adjacent Cline building, forming the Athens County Administration Building complex. It is represents a combination of several architectural styles, including Italian Villa Style, Richardsonian Romanesque and Classic Revival (European revival style). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F01_027
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; clock towers; porticoes; Italian Villa Style; Richardsonian Romanesque;
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); 15 Court St.
 

Description: This shows the rear and side facades of the Athens County Courthouse. The structure, built from 1878-1880 by architect H.E. Myers, is the third building to occupy this site on Court Street. The buildings lining Court Street are renowned for their historic charm with most dating from 1880-1910; as a result, the steep entrance to the courthouse is located in the heart of Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University. The interior was remodeled in the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. In 1992, it was connected to the adjacent Cline building, forming the Athens County Administration Building complex. It is represents a combination of several architectural styles, including Italian Villa Style, Richardsonian Romanesque and Classic Revival (European revival style). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F01_026
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; clock towers; porticoes; Italian Villa Style; Richardsonian Romanesque;
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); 15 Court St.
 

Description: This shows the front facade of the Athens County Courthouse. The structure, built from 1878-1880 by architect H.E. Myers, is the third building to occupy this site on Court Street. The buildings lining Court Street are renowned for their historic charm with most dating from 1880-1910; as a result, the steep entrance to the courthouse is located in the heart of Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University. The interior was remodeled in the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. In 1992, it was connected to the adjacent Cline building, forming the Athens County Administration Building complex. It is represents a combination of several architectural styles, including Italian Villa Style, Richardsonian Romanesque and Classic Revival (European revival style). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F01_023
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; clock towers; porticoes; Italian Villa Style; Richardsonian Romanesque;
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); 15 Court St.
 

Description: This shows the front facade of the Athens County Courthouse. The structure, built from 1878-1880 by architect H.E. Myers, is the third building to occupy this site on Court Street. The buildings lining Court Street are renowned for their historic charm with most dating from 1880-1910; as a result, the steep entrance to the courthouse is located in the heart of Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University. The interior was remodeled in the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. In 1992, it was connected to the adjacent Cline building, forming the Athens County Administration Building complex. It is represents a combination of several architectural styles, including Italian Villa Style, Richardsonian Romanesque and Classic Revival (European revival style). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F01_022
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; clock towers; porticoes; Italian Villa Style; Richardsonian Romanesque;
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); 15 Court St.
 

Description: The Perry County Courthouse was completed in 1888 by architect Joseph Yost. The Richardsonian Romanesque stone facade has an arched entrance and corner tourelles. The clock was added in 1900, replacing the bell that had been in the 1857 courthouse. This image shows the building's front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_382
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; turrets (towers); Richardsonian Romanesque
Places: New Lexington (Ohio); Perry County (Ohio); 105 North Main St.
 

Description: The present Ottawa County courthouse was constructed between 1898 and 1901 by architects Wing and Mahurin. The Richardsonian Romanesque style building made of North Amherst sandstone and pink Tennessee marble, includes architectural details such as arches, steeply pitched gables with finials and a 132 foot clock tower. This image shows the front entrance of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_376
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; Richardsonian Romanesque
Places: Port Clinton (Ohio); Ottawa County (Ohio); 315 Madison St.
 

Description: The Perry County Courthouse was completed in 1888 by architect Joseph Yost. The Richardsonian Romanesque stone facade has an arched entrance and corner tourelles. The clock was added in 1900, replacing the bell that had been in the 1857 courthouse. This image shows the building's cornerstone. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_385
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; turrets (towers); Richardsonian Romanesque
Places: New Lexington (Ohio); Perry County (Ohio); 105 North Main St.
 

Description: This is the side facade of the Wood County Courthouse, located at 1 Court House Square in Bowling Green, Ohio. Considered to be one of Ohio's finest courthouses, this building has arches throughout, rock-faced masonry and a 185 foot clock tower. There is a carving of Justice and figures representing Agriculture and Commerce on the east facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_512
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; turrets (towers); Richardsonian Romanesque
Places: Bowling Green (Ohio); Wood County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is the front facade of the Wood County Courthouse. Considered to be one of Ohio's finest courthouses, this building has arches throughout, rock-faced masonry and a 185 foot clock tower. There is a carving of Justice and figures representing Agriculture and Commerce on the east facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_511
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; turrets (towers); Richardsonian Romanesque
Places: Bowling Green (Ohio); Wood County (Ohio); 1 Courthouse Square