Carlton County Courthouse
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The Carlton County Historic Courthouse in downtown Carlton, Minnesota, United States, is the county seat of Carlton County, Minnesota. The newer Justice Center is located at 1780 Justice Drive, Carlton, Minnesota The county seat was originally located at Scott's corner stage coach location, then moved to Thomson, with a jail located at the town of Northern Pacific Junction (later name changed to Carlton in 1881). In 1890, residents of Carlton raised funds to build a courthouse, which was a two-story brick building with a high-pitched gable roof. The current building took about two years to build, being completed in 1924. It is a three-story building with cream-colored brick and stone. The Carlton County Vidette praised Clyde Kelly, the architect, with these words: "Unquestionably, the man who assumes the responsibility of being the architect for a building like this is entitled to great consideration. To him is left the superintending of the placing of every stock and stone in the building ... to make the structure as perfect as possible." The building was built with Indiana limestone, brick, and terracotta for exterior portions, originally crowned by a roof of olive green Ludowici roof tiles. The building underwent further renovations in later decades, including a major expansion with an adjacent Law Enforcement Center in 1978 and a new Justice Center at 1780 Justice Drive opening in 2024. Subsequent improvements have included the addition of security cameras and key cards.
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When was Carlton County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Carlton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Carlton County Courthouse?
Carlton County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carlton County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Carlton County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.
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