National Register of Historic Places

Winona County Courthouse

Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
Listed
December 1, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000313

About this property

The Winona County Courthouse is the seat of government for Winona County in Winona, Minnesota, United States. The 1889 Richardsonian Romanesque building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 for having local significance in the themes of architecture, art, and politics/government. It was nominated for being an artistic manifestation of Winona's prosperous riverboat and logging era. It was the first courthouse in Minnesota listed on the National Register. The original cost of the courthouse was $125,000. From the 1970s to 2000, nearly $2.5 million was spent restoring and remodeling the building, but on September 3, 2000, the ceiling of a fourth floor courtroom collapsed and broke fire sprinkler pipes, resulting in flooding the building with over 4,500 US gallons (17,000 L) of water and causing much other damage. The county offices were relocated to other buildings, and the building was again renovated to repair water damage and to bring the building up to current standards. Insurance paid for over half the cost of repairs, and the Minnesota Historical Society contributed $50,000 for exterior work. The renovation also returned much of the building to its original appearance, including the old fireplaces. The total cost of interior renovation was $5.6 million, with another $1.5 million spent on external renovation. National Register of Historic Places listings in Winona County, Minnesota Media related to Winona County Courthouse at Wikimedia Commons

Location

171 W. 3rd St.
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
44.05276, -91.64019

Categories

ARTARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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When was Winona County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Winona County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Winona County Courthouse?

Winona County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Winona County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Winona County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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