Merced County Courthouse
Merced County Courthouse, Renaissance county courthouse in Merced, United States.
Description
The Merced County Courthouse is a white plaster building featuring Italian Renaissance design elements. It has a front portico, a balcony on its south side, and a decorative cupola at the corner of 21st and N Streets.
History
The building served as the seat of the Merced County Superior Court from 1875 to 1975, functioning as the center of justice for over a century. During this period, the county grew and the courthouse witnessed the development of California.
Culture
The museum displays original courtrooms and a recreated schoolhouse from the past. Visitors can see how justice and education functioned during that era.
Practical
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is located at the corner of 21st and N Streets. Volunteer staff offer guided tours through the building to help visitors understand the history on display.
Did you know?
The building features three statues of Justice and a figure of Minerva that embody Renaissance ideals of law and wisdom. These sculptures make it one of the rare examples of this architectural style between Sacramento and Los Angeles.
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