Old County Courthouse
from the 1870 map of Wheeling (Chicago Map Co.) |
from Milton (1943) |
The undated photo and 1870 drawing agree on the general nature of the courthouse. It was Greek Revival with stout columns, Doric capitals and a massive pediment. The cupula shown on the drawing looks very incongruous with the temple architecture - did it ever exist? The drawing depicts a lighter, taller building, the photo shows a massive one. Built 1839, demolished 1899