Lee County Courthouse, Main Street, Beattyville, Lee County, KY
Summary
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
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Beattyville Junction, 37.57279, -83.70895
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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