Piute County Courthouse - Junction, Utah
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N 38° 14.239 W 112° 13.220
12S E 393202 N 4232850
This two-and-a-half story, red brick, Edwardian building is located at Main and Center Streets in Junction, Utah.
Waymark Code: WM118WE
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2019
Views: 3
The Piute County Courthouse is constructed of red-burnt brick, made on the site by the builders, Young, Alien and Morrill. The brick walls are set on granite slabs hauled from nearby Kingston. The structure rises two full stories with small false towers in three corners and a major tower on the southeast. The architectural style is Edwardian with arched windows and archways on both floor levels. The exterior of the structure is unaltered.
The interior has undergone some modifications, due to a fire in 1943 and the recent remodeling of the jail cell into a lounge area for employees in the south west corner of the first floor. The stairs were widened when replaced.
However, the major offices on the main floor remain with only slight changes. The second floor has seven offices used for county and town government. The courtroom remains, with its judge's stand and jury box as it was constructed.
The wood trim on the interior was hand turned on the site also. The structure demonstrates a remarkable pioneer commitment and high quality craftsmanship.
- National Register Application
(seal of the State of Utah)
National Register
UTAH
HISTORIC SITE
Piute
County Courthouse
Built 1902-1903.
Architect: R.C. Watkins.
Constructed by Young, Allen and Morrell.
Division of State History, N-25
- Marker Text
Street address: Main and Center Streets Junction, UT USA 84740
County / Borough / Parish: Piute
Year listed: 1971
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Government / Courthouse
Current function: Government / Courthouse (currently unoccupied
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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