Waseca County Courthouse

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Waseca County Courthouse
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location: Waseca, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°04′47″N 93°30′28″W / 44.07972, -93.50778Coordinates: 44°04′47″N 93°30′28″W / 44.07972, -93.50778
Built/Founded: 1897[1]
Architect: J. D. Carroll, Orff & Joraleman
Architectural style(s): Richardson Romanesque
Added to NRHP: September 2, 1982
NRHP Reference#: 82003070[2][3]
Governing body: Local Government

The Waseca County Courthouse, located at 307 North State Street in the city of Waseca, Waseca County in the U.S. state of Minnesota is a two-story Kasota limestone and buff-colored brick building with a large bell- and clock-tower. It was designed by Minneapolis architects Orff and Joralemon and constructed by J. D. Carroll of St. Paul Park for $55,833. The Richardson Romanesque building features polished granite columns supporting triple arches at the entrance. The interior is decorated with wainscoting, oak woodwork, tiled fireplaces, etched glass, paneled doors, and marble flooring.[1]

Side view in winter.
Side view in winter.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Waseca County Courthouse. Minnesota Judicial Branch. Retrieved on 2007-11-06.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-11-06).
  3. ^ National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-11-06).


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