Douglas County Courthouse (Washington)

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Douglas County Courthouse
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LocationOff U.S. 2, Waterville, Washington
Coordinates 47°38′46″N120°4′0″W / 47.64611°N 120.06667°W / 47.64611; -120.06667 Coordinates: 47°38′46″N120°4′0″W / 47.64611°N 120.06667°W / 47.64611; -120.06667
Arealess than one acre
Built1905 (1905)
Built byWilliam Oliver
ArchitectNewton C. Gauntt
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Eclectic
NRHP reference No. 75001849 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 5, 1975

The Douglas County Courthouse is a courthouse located in Waterville, Washington, the county seat of Douglas County, Washington.

The Douglas County Courthouse was constructed in 1905 to replace an earlier, wood-frame building. Designed by Newton Gauntt, the brick, Victorian-style structure is a two-story building that is approximately 60 feet (18 m) by 60 feet (18 m) in plan. [2] [3] [4]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System  (#75001849)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Arksey, Laura. "Waterville — Thumbnail History". HistoryLink . HistoryInk. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. "History of Waterville". Waterville, Washington. Waterville Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  4. Jacob E. Thomas (May 12, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Douglas County Courthouse". National Park Service . Retrieved December 23, 2016. with three photos from 1975