Dubuque County Courthouse
Dubuque County Courthouse, Renaissance Revival courthouse in downtown Dubuque, United States
The courthouse features a central tower rising 190 feet with a bronze statue of Lady Justice measuring 14 feet at its summit.
Built in 1891 by architect Fridolin Heer, this building replaced an earlier courthouse from 1839 and received National Register of Historic Places status.
The courthouse represents the Beaux-Arts architectural movement with detailed designs, large columns, elaborate moldings, and freestanding statuary throughout the structure.
Located at 720 Central Avenue, the courthouse contains government offices, modern glass elevators, and requires visitors to pass through security screening.
During World War I, several pewter statues from the building were removed and melted down to contribute materials to the war effort.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1891
Architects: Fridolin Heer
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.50103,-90.66433
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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