A slow Monday morning and the courthouse was under massive remodeling. It was surrounded with fences and workers and heavy equipment so I wasn't able to do as much exploring as I would have liked. But it won't last forever so if you're here later, you will have a better experience.
This is the county's fifth courthouse and it was completed in 1924 after the previous structure was demolished. It is a Classical Revival structure with Beaux Arts touches. The three story structure almost rises like a temple over the square. Tuscan columns, recessed central bays and a balustraded parapet that sits on a site that has anchored Polk County's government since 1846.
Parking was wide open, likely because the building is closed to regular business during the renovation. Even with all the construction and machinery and fencing, it's hard to miss that this is an impressive structure.
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