Monterey County Courthouse - Salinas, CA
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Monterey's County Courthouse in downtown Salinas, CA
Waymark Code: WM4WM2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2008
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A little about the history of the system: "The military and social capital of Alta California during Spanish and Mexican rule, the town of Monterey naturally became the county seat when the 27 original counties were formed in, 1850. But when it was learned that the railroad was to go through the valley and not along the coast, the government center was moved to Salinas. After the house used as a courthouse burned, this much larger brick Victorian building was commissioned. The courthouse remained in use while the current one was being constructed around it, and then was demolished. Today a courtyard, lily pond, and commemorative sculpture occupy the site." Source: Court System's website
Year Built: 1937
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Robert Stanton
Physical Address: 240 Church St., Salinas, CA 93901
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4
Related Website: [Web Link]
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: Not listed
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