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Anderson County Courthouse (Garnett, Kansas)
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The Anderson County Courthouse in Garnett, Kansas
was built in 1902. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1972.
Its Romanesque design
is a "classic example" of the work of architect
George P. Washburn
.
It was built by contractors Latimer & Benning for $75,000.
Garnett, Kansas
Garnett is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,415.-Geography:Garnett is located at...
was built in 1902. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1972.
Its Romanesque design
Romanesque architecture
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. It developed in the 12th century into the Gothic style,...
is a "classic example" of the work of architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
George P. Washburn
George P. Washburn
George P. Washburn was an architect who practiced in Kansas. His son joined his firm which became George P. Washburn & Son. In 1910 George P.'s son-in-law, Roy Stookey, joined the firm. After George P. died in 1922 the firm became Washburn & Stookey.Washburn designed nine Carnegie library...
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It was built by contractors Latimer & Benning for $75,000.