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<br />  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<br /> <br />
 
<br />  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<br /> <br />
 
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Latest revision as of 20:01, 23 April 2018

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OhioCtyCtHouse.jpg

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