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THE
LOVE SONG OF J. RIELY GORDON
A
series of photo essays of courthouses designed by J.R.G.
Text
and Photos
By
John Troesser
Chapter
One: The Fayette County Courthouse c. 1891
Part III. Exterior
Architectural
details, obelisk, corinthian columns,
American eagles, stonework, cornerstone and gargoyles
Illustrated
with 12 photos |
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The Courthouse, Part I
The courthouse at one time had a spacious atrium that had been replaced
by a large vault. Only one photograph exists of the atrium - an impromptu
snapshot showing banana trees, a fountain and a resident squirrel
perched on the judge's shoulder. We were told the atrium will be included
in the restoration. |
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Several
of Gordon's trademark features
are immediately recognizable
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One
of the more intricate details
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| The
Fayette County Courthouse c. 1920s |
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