Iowa's Courthouses: Franklin County

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A view of the main floor lobby. The floor has marble and tile patterns; a large arch leads to the entrance.
The lobby features beautiful marble and ceramic tile in a radial pattern from the center of the room. Formerly with an open rotunda, closing the rotunda provided additional space.
black metal vault door with "Victor Safe and Lock Co" on front
Each of the four offices on the main floor have vaults – this one still has the original stencils on the door.
Four fireplaces still remain in the main floor offices - although currently non-functioning.
Four fireplaces still remain in the main floor offices - although currently non-functioning, they remind us of how the building was heated in the 1890's.
stained glass window - semicircle with State of Iowa Seal in the center
Stained glass windows near the ceiling on the third floor, above the balcony at both the north and south sides of the building. The Seal of the State of Iowa is at the center.
Exterior photographs of the courthouse

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Photos were taken July 15, 2009