Temples of justice: county courthouses of Nevada
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1. Verfasser: James, Ronald M., (Ronald Michael) (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Reno, Nev. University of Nevada Press ©1994
Schriftenreihe:Wilbur S. Shepperson series in history and humanities no. 35
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-191) and index
From Storey County's High Victorian Italianate-styled courthouse to Lander County's former schoolhouse, now a Neo-classical courthouse, Temples of Justice provides an architectural history of the courthouses of Nevada
Nevada has never had a published architectural history, and Temples of Justice helps fill the gap by treating the state's built environment as a series of documents from the past. By looking at the courthouses collectively, it is possible to understand the choices and influences that have affected Nevada's communities as they seek to protect an image of themselves and their aspirations through public architecture
The courthouses are important local public facilities, and they provide an excellent opportunity to understand the history of attitudes and tastes in the state
Nevada courthouse construction falls into several periods of prosperity. Early on, the mining industry created instantaneous communities that struggled to create an image of stability and prosperity by building impressive courthouses. Lacking access to professional design, however, they often resorted to homespun approaches to architecture. Later, firmly established communities built courthouses that fit into the national mainstream
Temples of Justice clearly demonstrates the value of using buildings as documents of the past. More research is needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of Nevada through its built environment, and James's examination of its important public architecture provides a cornerstone for future research
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 199 pages)
ISBN:087417239X
0874174333
9780874174335

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