Friday, September 10, 2010

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

A plaque on the front of the Maricopa County Courthouse says that the building was completed 1928-29 and was used as both the County Courthouse and as the Phoenix City Hall. It goes on to say 'The County Courthouse portion of the building was designed by Louisiana architect, Edward F Neild. The City chose the Phoenix firm of Lescher and Mahoney to construct the city hall'.

Waymaking.com have it the other way around and have spelt the architect's name as 'Nield'.

I would hope that the plaque on the building is correct but stranger things have happened.

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

It matters little as this is a beautiful building and US Registered Historic Place.

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

The wings of the building carry plainer decoration than the Courthouse entrance except for the lower storey windows which are stunning.

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

Maricopa County Courthouse, Phoenix

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2 comments:

  1. HelsSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    That is gorgeous! Deco taste can be added on top of just about any architectural style, I suppose, and it looks wonderful on that Spanish Colonial-ish taste!

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  2. David ThompsonSeptember 11, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    It does seem to be listed as Spanish Colonial Revival style. I love the subtle zig-zag motifs above both styles of windows on the side wall (the last two pics of my post).

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