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Lee County Courthouse, Main Street, Beattyville, Lee County, KY

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Significance: Originally built in 1873, this structure is significant historically as a courthouse and architecturally for its massive timber roof trusses. //1871-1873. Built by Pryse, Brandenburg, and MacGuire. Brick, with massive timber roof trusses and stone foundation. The front addition was made in 1916 by Green Kilburn. The rear addition was made in 1963. Demolished, April 1977.

Survey number: HABS KY-139

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1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
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Beattyville Junction ,  37.57279, -83.70895
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html

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