Davidson County Court House - Nashville, Tn
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N 36° 10.001 W 086° 46.718
16S E 519909 N 4002458
Seat of Metropolitan Government, with office of the mayor,
council chamber, county courts, municipal courts, office of
tax assessor, register of deeds, and clerks' offices for these
departments.
Waymark Code: WM7MRN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2009
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Four courthouses have been built on this site, which was set
aside in the original plan of Nashville for a public square
and public building. The present building brought about a
union of municipal and county offices in one building,approximately
twenty-five years before consolidation of the two governments.
The building was a significant W.P.A. project.
The Courthouse is an excellent example of "Governmental" Art
Deco: the symbolism and classical columns speak of a public
building, but much decorative work is Art Deco. The Courthouse
is also significant because of the excellent craftsmanship it
contains--the bronze castings, terra cotta, and carvings, for
example.
The building was constructed during 1936 and 1937. Cornerstone was
laid on August 10, 1936. The building was officially opened with a
ceremony on December 8, 1937. (
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