Franklin County Courthouse harkens to Washburn era design
The Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street, completed in the early 1890s at a cost of 66 939.25, remains a premier Washburn work with semi circular arches and oak trim. Architect George P. Washburn also designed 11 other Kansas courthouses, and the building’s nearly unchanged interior and three floors preserve its historic courtroom.
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Courthouses of George Washington Burn List Online
Online readers can access a compiled list of George Washington Burn's courthouses and their locations at www.ottawaherald.com for reference and historical context.
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Washburn's enduring Kansas era of architecture
Washburn, active in the Midwest, started with railroad depots and storage buildings, then moved to public structures, churches, and residences. In Ottawa he designed key sites including the Franklin County Courthouse, Carnegie Cultural Center, Ottawa University Administration Building, First Baptist Church, and County Infirmary, plus over 10 local homes. He died in 1922, leaving more than 60 credited projects across Kansas, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Barker notes his work as highly competent and prolific.
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Living in George P Washburn House in Franklin County
On Monday readers learn what it is like to reside in the South Cedar Street home designed by George P Washburn. Built over a century ago, the residence remains cited by local architects as among the finest designed houses in Franklin County.
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Courthouse: Washburn quality endures in shared admiration
The article lauds Washburn built courthouses noting enduring Romanesque design, local pride, and the shift from bustling public rooms to quiet halls. Architects Doug Loyd and Marsh praise the lasting quality, historical registry inclusion, and ongoing use despite changed functions.
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