Crook County Courthouse

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Crook County Courthouse
CrookCountyCourthouse.jpg
The building's front exterior in 2007
General information
Location300 NE Third Street
Prineville, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44°18′09″N 120°50′38″W / 44.3024°N 120.8439°W / 44.3024; -120.8439Coordinates: 44°18′09″N 120°50′38″W / 44.3024°N 120.8439°W / 44.3024; -120.8439
Completed1909
Design and construction
ArchitectWalter D. Pugh

Crook County Courthouse is a courthouse located in Prineville, Oregon, United States.

History[]

The Crook County Courthouse was completed in 1909. It was designed by the architect Walter D. Pugh and built under the direction of the contractor John B. Shipp.[1][2]

Description[]

The Crook County Courthouse consists of a basement, two main floors, an attic, and a clock tower. The 47-ton clock tower features a 1907 clock with an original crank system that is wound once a week. The building also includes the Crook County Clerk's Office, which maintains historic records dating back to 1882.[3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ "New Court House Nearly Finished". . Prineville, Oregon. April 15, 1909. p. 1 – via Historic Oregon Newspapers.
  2. ^ "County Accepts New Courthouse". Crook County Journal. Prineville, Oregon. May 20, 1909. p. 1 – via Historic Oregon Newspapers.
  3. ^ Ron Halvorson. "Crook County Courthouse". The Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Allie Colosky (April 30, 2018). "Crook County Courthouse stands strong after nearly 110 years". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. Retrieved December 20, 2019.

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