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{{NRIS-only|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Gila County Courthouse
| name = Gila County Courthouse
| nrhp_type =
| nrhp_type =
| image = File:Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse.jpg
| image = Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| location= Oak and Broad Sts., [[Globe, Arizona]]
| location = Oak and Broad Sts., [[Globe, Arizona]]
| coordinates = {{coord|33|23|46|N|110|47|11|W|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|33|23|46|N|110|47|13|W|display=inline,title}}
| locmapin = Arizona#USA
| locmapin = Arizona#USA
| map_caption = Location in [[Arizona]]##Location in United States
| built = {{Start date|1906}}
| built = {{Start date|1906}}
| architect = Norton,W.R.
| architect = W.R. Norton
| architecture = Renaissance, Italian Renaissance
| architecture = [[Italian Renaissance architecture|Italian Renaissance]]
| added = May 27, 1975
| added = May 27, 1975
| area = {{convert|0.2|acre}}
| area = {{convert|0.2|acre}}
| governing_body = Local
| mpsub = {{NRHP url|id=64000040|title=Globe Commercial and Civic MRA}}
| mpsub = {{NRHP url|id=64000040|title=Globe Commercial and Civic MRA}}
| refnum = 75000347<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
| refnum = 75000347<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''Gila County Courthouse''' in [[Globe, Arizona]] is a composite of classical
The '''Gila County Courthouse''' in [[Globe, Arizona]] is a four-story courthouse built in 1906, and adjacent three-story jail behind which many were hanged, built 1909. Today, it is the [[Cobre Valley Center for the Arts]].
designs, but its dominant theme reflects the [[Renaissance architecture|Italian Renaissance]]
Style as interpreted by the architect, who was probably following
the revival trend started by the World's Columbian Exposition
of 1893 in Chicago. It is a symmetrical building with [[pilaster]]s
rising to an ornate frieze and cornice. Classical details are
also found above the main story windows and were along the
roofline, especially at the corners.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
[[File:Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse-Detail.jpg|thumb|left|Gila County Courthouse, Detail, Globe, AZ]]
The building exterior is constructed of locally quarried stone.
Brick is used for interior bearing walls, and the floors and
roof are framed and sheathed in wood. The classical details,
including the [[frieze]], [[cornice]], and window details are of pressed
metal.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Architecture==
[[File:Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse-Detail2.jpg|thumb|left|Gila County Courhouse Detail, Globe, Arizona]]
The courthouse is a composite of classical designs, but its dominant theme reflects the [[Renaissance architecture|Italian Renaissance]] style as interpreted by the architect, W.R. Norton, who was probably following the revival trend started by the [[World's Columbian Exposition of 1893]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. It is a symmetrical building with [[pilaster]]s rising to an ornate frieze and cornice. Classical details are also found above the main story windows and were along the roof-line, especially at the corners.<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url=https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/1381a173-34f3-4ae1-83af-f5e28804f032/|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gila County Courthouse |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|author= |date= |accessdate=March 18, 2020}} With {{NRHP url|id=75000347|photos=y|title=accompanying pictures}}</ref>

The building exterior is constructed of locally quarried stone. Brick is used for interior bearing walls, and the floors and roof are framed and sheathed in wood. The classical details, including the [[frieze]], [[cornice]], and window details are of pressed metal.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse-Detail2.jpg|
Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse-Detail.jpg|
</gallery>

==See also==
{{Portal|Arizona}}
* [[List of historic properties in Globe, Arizona]]


==References==
==References==
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{{commonscat|Gila County Courthouse}}


{{National Register of Historic Places}}
{{National Register of Historic Places}}
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[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Gila County, Arizona]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Gila County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Arizona]]
[[Category:Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Arizona]]
[[Category:1906 establishments in Arizona Territory]]


{{Arizona-NRHP-stub}}

Latest revision as of 05:04, 20 November 2022

Gila County Courthouse
Gila County Courthouse is located in Arizona
Gila County Courthouse
Location in Arizona
Gila County Courthouse is located in the United States
Gila County Courthouse
Location in United States
LocationOak and Broad Sts., Globe, Arizona
Coordinates33°23′46″N 110°47′13″W / 33.39611°N 110.78694°W / 33.39611; -110.78694
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1906 (1906)
ArchitectW.R. Norton
Architectural styleItalian Renaissance
MPSGlobe Commercial and Civic MRA
NRHP reference No.75000347[1]
Added to NRHPMay 27, 1975

The Gila County Courthouse in Globe, Arizona is a four-story courthouse built in 1906, and adjacent three-story jail behind which many were hanged, built 1909. Today, it is the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

Architecture[edit]

The courthouse is a composite of classical designs, but its dominant theme reflects the Italian Renaissance style as interpreted by the architect, W.R. Norton, who was probably following the revival trend started by the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, Illinois. It is a symmetrical building with pilasters rising to an ornate frieze and cornice. Classical details are also found above the main story windows and were along the roof-line, especially at the corners.[2]

The building exterior is constructed of locally quarried stone. Brick is used for interior bearing walls, and the floors and roof are framed and sheathed in wood. The classical details, including the frieze, cornice, and window details are of pressed metal.[2]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gila County Courthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved March 18, 2020. With accompanying pictures
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