
Allegany County Maryland Courthouse Spire

by Linda Stern
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Allegany County Maryland Courthouse Spire
Artist
Linda Stern
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Although many church spires dot the Cumberland landscape, it is the Allegany County Courthouse that dominates this city's skyline. The building is prominently sited along Washington Street, which rises sharply from Willis Creek running through the heart of Cumberland. Historically, courthouses in America have been one of the most architecturally impressive buildings within a community. In this way, the architecture of the building was able to convey the authority of a local government, as well as instill respect and recognition.
Designed in 1893, the Courthouse was the first major commission of local architect Wright Butler. Butler based his design for this public building on the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style. (Note white cross in the distance, to the right in this photo.)
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September 2nd, 2018
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