The Magnificent 92 Indiana Courthouses, Revised Edition

by Ira Wilmer Counts, Jon Dilts

Overview

During the last quarter of the 19th century, architects designed new courthouses all over Indiana and a flurry of construction began. About 60 of Indiana's 92 courthouses were built during this time. The years between 1900 and 1930 produced 23 more. By the 1970s, most of the county governments in Indiana were operating out of antiquated, crowded buildings, with a handful choosing to tear down their old structures and rebuild with new materials of glass and steel. While some counties were intent on building larger facilities, most counties were determined to maintain and restore the magnificence of the courthouses of old.

This beautiful book presents Indiana's magnificent collection of 19th century and early 20th century courthouses, their architects, and their history. It is a story in words and photographs of Indiana's 92 county "seats."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780253336385
Publisher:	Indiana University Press
Publication date:	11/22/1999
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 11.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Will Counts (1931–2001) was an award-winning professional photographer and Professor of Photojournalism at Indiana University. He is author of A Life is More Than A Moment (IUP, 1999) and Bloomington Past and Present (IUP, 2002).

Jon Dilts is a lawyer and Professor of Journalism at Indiana University. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

Table of Contents

2-page spread for each of Indiana's 92 counties.

What People are Saying About This

Naomi Ritter

"Sparkling color photographs are the book's focus . . . informative and interesting . . . especially for Hoosier history buffs and those beyond the state who may enjoy visualizing our urban environment."

Editorial Reviews

"The Magnificent 92 Indiana Courthouses is a splendid tour through Indiana history.May 2009"—Northern Indiana Lakes

"Sparkling color photographs are the book's focus . . . informative and interesting . . . especially for Hoosier history buffs and those beyond the state who may enjoy visualizing our urban environment."—Naomi Ritter

From the Publisher

The Magnificent 92 Indiana Courthouses is a splendid tour through Indiana history.May 2009

Northern Indiana Lakes

"The Magnificent 92 Indiana Courthouses is a splendid tour through Indiana history." —Northern Indiana Lakes

Northern Indiana Lakes Magazine