Iowa's Courthouses: Boone County

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A view from the east entrance facing the main stairwell, which is made with different colors of marble and has a wooden handrail.
The main staircase features different colors of marble and a wood railing. Two claw-footed lamps flank the stairs. Note the marble supports and walls, also the intricately molded ceiling trim
 A view of the courtroom from the rear, facing the judge's bench on the north. Arched windows and fabric paneled walls.
The main courtroom is in near original condition, with fabric paneled walls, stained glass skylights, molded details, and an impressive carved judge's bench.
a master pneumatic clock is behind a glass window.
The Hahl Pnuematic master clock formerly ran all the interior clocks using a system with bellows and closed tubing to advance the other "slave"clocks in the building.
lamp bracket with valve and frosted glass rectangular shade.
Several incomplete gas fixtures and lines can be seen throughout the courthouse, but this lamp is in original, working condition. Although the courthouse has original electric lights, several gas lights were also installed – possibly as a backup lighting source.

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Interior photos were taken on July 7, 2009.  Information on architectural features and history provided by Mr. Steve Becker.