Mclean County Courthouse: A Historical Landmark With Surprising Secrets

Webthe domed old mclean county courthouse is an iconic part of the downtown bloomington landscape — and is an important link to the region's past.

Webthe collection includes documents regarding the transition of the mclean county courthouse from its role as the county courthouse to its role as the home of the.

Webthe first county courthouse was built in 1831 out of whipsawn cherry and black walnut.

Webit includes a history of the courthouse square and the buildings that preceded the old courthouse, architectural features of the interior and exterior,.

Webmclean county's stately renaissance style courthouse, with its beautiful copper dome and stately columns, symbolizes the ideals of power and democracy.

Webthis exhibit, located throughout the museum on lighted panels, takes a look at the history of these buildings, and explores the architecture, materials, and construction techniques of.