Description: This is the front facade of the Indiana State House. This Beaux-Arts and Greek Revival building houses the General Assembly, Governor, Supreme Court and other Indiana state officials and governmental functions. It was completed in 1888 in response to Indiana’s growing population and cost $1.8 million, just below the original $2 million appropriation. The extra money was returned to the general fund. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_543
Subjects: Capitols--Indiana; National Register of Historic Places; domes (architectural elements); cupolas; columns (architectural elements); Beaux-Arts; Greek Revival
Places: Indianapolis (Indiana); 200 W. Washington St.
 

Description: The Illinois State Capitol building is the tallest non-skyscraper state capitol and it was designed in the form of a modified Latin cross. It incorporates elements of Second Empire and Greek Revival styles. This image shows the building's front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_544
Subjects: Capitols--Illinois; mansard roofs; domes (architectural elements); cupolas; columns (architectural elements); pediments; Second Empire; Greek Revival
Places: Springfield (Illinois); 2nd and Capitol
 

Description: This is the front facade of the Michigan State Capitol. This Neoclassical building is a national historic landmark housing the Michigan Legislature and offices of the state’s governor and lieutenant governor. This is the third building to serve as state capitol and was dedicated in 1879. Elijah E. Myers, of Springfield, Illinois, was the architect. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_536
Subjects: Capitols--Michigan; National Register of Historic Places; domes (architectural elements); columns (architectural elements); Neoclassical
Places: Lansing (Michigan); 100 N. Capitol Ave.
 

Description: This is the front facade of the United States Capitol. The construction of the United States Capitol started in 1793 under architect William Thornton, whose design won the competition initiated by Thomas Jefferson, and provided the basis for the building. Over the course of its construction, the architects changed as each president selected a new designer. Benjamin Latrobe took over in 1803, and he was replaced by Charles Bulfinch in 1818. Thomas Ustick Walter completed the building in 1851 by adding the current dome as well as the House and Senate wings. The building is Neoclassical. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_546
Subjects: United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.); domes (architectural elements); gardens; wings (building divisions); terraces (landscaped-site elements); columns (architectural elements); Neoclassical
Places: Washington (D.C.)
 

Description: This is the rear facade of the United States Capitol. The construction of the United States Capitol started in 1793 under architect William Thornton, whose design won the competition initiated by Thomas Jefferson, and provided the basis for the building. Over the course of its construction, the architects changed as each president selected a new designer. Benjamin Latrobe took over in 1803, and he was replaced by Charles Bulfinch in 1818. Thomas Ustick Walter completed the building in 1851 by adding the current dome as well as the House and Senate wings. The building is Neoclassical. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_545
Subjects: United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.); domes (architectural elements); gardens; wings (building divisions); terraces (landscaped-site elements); columns (architectural elements); Neoclassical
Places: Washington (D.C.)
 

Description: The Highland County Courthouse is said to be the oldest Ohio structure that has been continually used as a courthouse. Completed in 1835 by architect Pleasant Arthur, the building combines Federal and Greek Revival architectural elements with its Federal fanlight and Greek entablature and columns. The blending of architectural styles is common in Ohio county courthouses as a result of the self education of local contractors in stylish European designs. These are the front and side facades of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F03_213
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; bell towers; cornices; fanlights; columns (architectural elements)
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio); 105 N. High St.
 

Description: The Highland County Courthouse is said to be the oldest Ohio structure that has been continually used as a courthouse. Completed in 1835 by architect Pleasant Arthur, the building combines Federal and Greek Revival architectural elements with its Federal fanlight and Greek entablature and columns. The blending of architectural styles is common in Ohio county courthouses as a result of the self education of local contractors in stylish European designs. This is the front facade of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F03_215
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; bell towers; cornices; fanlights; columns (architectural elements)
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio); 105 N. High St.
 

Description: The Highland County Courthouse is said to be the oldest Ohio structure that has been continually used as a courthouse. Completed in 1835 by architect Pleasant Arthur, the building combines Federal and Greek Revival architectural elements with its Federal fanlight and Greek entablature and columns. The blending of architectural styles is common in Ohio county courthouses as a result of the self education of local contractors in stylish European designs. This is the rear facade of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F03_214
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; bell towers; cornices; fanlights; columns (architectural elements)
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio); 105 N. High St.
 

Description: The Highland County Courthouse is said to be the oldest Ohio structure that has been continually used as a courthouse. Completed in 1835 by architect Pleasant Arthur, the building combines Federal and Greek Revival architectural elements with its Federal fanlight and Greek entablature and columns. The blending of architectural styles is common in Ohio county courthouses as a result of the self education of local contractors in stylish European designs. This is the front facade of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F03_217
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; bell towers; cornices; fanlights; columns (architectural elements)
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio); 105 N. High St.
 

Description: The Highland County Courthouse is said to be the oldest Ohio structure that has been continually used as a courthouse. Completed in 1835 by architect Pleasant Arthur, the building combines Federal and Greek Revival architectural elements with its Federal fanlight and Greek entablature and columns. The blending of architectural styles is common in Ohio county courthouses as a result of the self education of local contractors in stylish European designs. This is the front facade of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F03_216
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; bell towers; cornices; fanlights; columns (architectural elements)
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio); 105 N. High St.
 

Description: The Highland County Courthouse is said to be the oldest Ohio structure that has been continually used as a courthouse. Completed in 1835 by architect Pleasant Arthur, the building combines Federal and Greek Revival architectural elements with its Federal fanlight and Greek entablature and columns. The blending of architectural styles is common in Ohio county courthouses as a result of the self education of local contractors in stylish European designs. This is the courtroom of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F03_218
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; bell towers; cornices; fanlights; columns (architectural elements)
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio); 105 N. High St.
 

Description: This image shows a courtroom of the Marion County Courthouse. This courthouse is almost identical to the one that stands in Fayette County. Ten sandstone faces are carved into the exterior walls, representing the races of man, pioneer spirit and the ages of man, including one that resembles William Shakespeare. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F04_309
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; cornices; balustrades; pediments; clock towers; columns (architectural elements); arches
Places: Marion (Ohio); Marion County (Ohio); 100 N. Main St.