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The monograph presents a chronological history of the county courthouse complex, documenting its earliest buildings, relocations, wartime damage, postwar rebuilding, and later twentieth-century additions and restorations. It explains the county court's organization and officers, their public and social functions, and includes lists of clerks, justices, and portrait biographies. Architectural analysis describes layouts, stylistic features, and restoration work, supported by photographs, maps, floor plans, and specifications, followed by annotated sources and appendices for further research.
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