Florence County Courthouse and Jail
National Register of Historic Places

Florence County Courthouse and Jail

Florence, Florence County, Wisconsin
Listed
December 2, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003029

About this property

The Florence County Courthouse and Jail, built in 1889, is an historic complex of governmental buildings located at 501 Lake Street in Florence, Wisconsin. Designed by architect James E. Clancy of Antigo in the Romanesque style, it was built of brick with local sandstone and blue limestone trim and terra cotta roofs. The courthouse cost $13,000 while the 3-cell jail building cost $4,000. On December 2, 1985, the complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse is still in use. A south addition was built in 1994. The jail has not been used as such since the 1930s. It is open to the public during the summer months.

Location

501 Lake St.
Florence, Florence County, Wisconsin
45.92095, -88.24909

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Florence County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?

Florence County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Florence County Courthouse and Jail?

Florence County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Florence County Courthouse and Jail?

The period of significance for Florence County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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