Building Number: HEN-1-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA Present Name: Henry County Court House Other Name(s): Location: 660 N. Perry Street Street: N. Perry Street City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 740430 4585920 Structure Type: Building On National Register?: Y Is it eligible?: Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?: N District Potential?: | Name of District: Thematic Category: 19th Cent. Architecture Date(s) or Period: 1880 Style or Design: Eclectic Architect or Engineer: D. W. Gibbs Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Court House Present Use: Court House Ownership: Public Owner: Open to Public?: Y Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: National Register of Historic Places | No. Stories: 4 Basement?: Y Foundation: Stone Walls: Brick Roof Type: Mansard/Slate Front Bays: 9 Side Bays: 7 Wall Treatment: Pilasters Plan Shape: Rectangular Changes: Altered Interior Condition: Good Exterior Condition: Excellent Preservation Underway": Y Endangered?: N By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 1/2 city block |
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Further Description:
Eclectic treatment. Constructed in brick and Berea Sandstone, consistes of projecting central and terminal pavilions, stone pilasters and columns, foliated cornice, ornately decorated square tower with mansardic dome and statue of justice. Altered interior. |
History and Significance:
Designed by D. W. Gibbs. It is a good example of late nineteenth century architecture. |
Description of Environment and Outbuildings:
Occupies one-half block in Central Business District of Napoleon. | Sources of Information:
National Register Inventory Form, 2/28/1973.
Henry County Commissioners. | Preparers:
N. Recchie | Organization:
L-NWOHPO-1HA | Date:
1977 |
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