Old Sedgwick Co. Courthouse - Wichita KS
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N 37° 41.650 W 097° 20.240
14S E 646587 N 4173184
Decorative friezes on this Italianate-Renaissance inspired building by architect W. R. McPherson symbolize justice, wisdom, and power.
Waymark Code: WMH1FR
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
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Unique chimeras ensconced in leafy foliage all around this wonderful Italianate building. See the soldier peeking out, or the blindfolded face of the goddess of Justice?

Blasterz are no mind-readers, but we think the owl symbolizes wisdom, the Goddess of Justice symbolizes the law, and the soldier symbolizes the might of the state.

These chimeras can be found under the friezes over the entries to the courthouse.

The frieze itself is a beautiful carving of foliage and an eagle in the center of the triangular pediment, with a statue of the Goddess of Justice standing overhead.

The Old Sedgwick Co. Courthouse in Wichita KS was listed on the National Register in 1971. Here is a link to the nomination form: (visit link)
Artist: Unknown, but W. McPherson is the architect

Address:
504 N Main St Wichita KS

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