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The Moniteau County Courthouse Square in California, Missouri, is
an area approximately £2f> feet square. The Square centers on the
county courthouse block and includes the adjacent blocks to a dis
tance of one-half block as sham on the accompanying site plan map.
THE COURTHOUSE
The MDniteau County Courthouse, built 186?, is a late exanple of
the "Classic Revival" style. The two story structure with full
basement faces south and is located in the center of the 200 x 200
foot Courthouse block landscaped with lai-m and trees. The sur
rounding commercial structures on the Courthouse Square are con
temporary with the courthouse.
Exterior
Walls. The brick walls are laid in common bond on a foundation of
local stone cut in large ashlar blocks with rusticated outer faces.
The foundation splays outward toward grade level.
The building is 3 bays wide across the front and rear facades and 9
bays long on the east and west sidewalls. The walls are articulated
with recessed panels framing the window and door openings. These
panels and intervening pilasters are carried from the grade line
upward through the two brick stories above. The tops of the re
cessed panels form a horizontal set-back several feet below the
lower edge of the cornice fascia. The exterior walls are 1&| inches
thick at the pilasters and lit inches thick at the inset panels.
The front (south) facade has a central entrance doorway at the first
floor. This entrance-jay is round-arched with a double-leafed palieled
door. A fanlight fills the semi-circular transom above the door.
The windows flanking this doorway are 12 over 12 light double-hung
sash with horizontal brick voussoir caps and stone sills. The second
floor of the central front bay has a pair of round-arched windows
with 18 lights each, framed by smooth-faced stone trim. The sills
of the second floor span the width of -the recessed panels, empha
sizing the floor division and the geometric proportions of each
facade.
The east and west facades are identical. Both walls have four
recessed panels, each two bays wide, separated by a narrower,
slightly projecting central bay, also with a recessed central panel.
Windows in the flanking bays, like the flanking windows on the front
facade, have 12 over 12 light double-hung sash. The central bay of
the east and IMS* sida facades has a round arched window on both
first and second floors. These windows have brie!; voussoir caps and
a single fi-ams with 30 lights. The stone sills at both levels of
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SPECIFIC DATEtsl (If Applicable and Known) 1867-1868
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The Moniteau County Courthouse Square in California, liLssouri, is
significant as a survival of a raid-nineteenth century courthouse in
its contemporary setting. An example of KLd-Tiestern town planning,
the courthouse is centered on one block, and contemporary commercial
buildings on the surrounding blocks face the courthouse square.
She courthouse, constructed 1867-1868, is a significant, late
e:saiq>le of the "Classic Revival" style in Central Ifissouri, notable
for: l) the elenents in its design imitative of the former Missouri
State Capitol Building, 181)0-1931, designed by architect A. Stephen
Hills, in neighboring Jefferson City; 2) its construction nsthod.
which includes an early application of structural cast iron; 3) its
survival in a setting little changed from the period of construction.
Comparison -with the Former State Capitol Building
The semi-circular front portico of the Honiteau County Courthouse is
strongly reminiscent of the saras feature of the former 1'S.ssouri State
Capitol building in Jefferson City, 2l| Eiles east of California,
Missouri, as it appeared in l81i0-1889, prior to major alterations
and enlargements. (Jefferson City Tribune, February 27, 188?, p. 6,
col. 14.)
The capitol building designed by Pennsylvania architect A. Stephen
Hills was lauded at the tine of its construction as ranking "...with
the best, and most beautiful state capitols in the Union...."
(Jefferson Snquirer, Septeirber 10, 181)0, p. 2.) Hills was architect
of the Ib20 Pennsylvania state capitol at Harrisburgj (Talbot F.
IlEKlin, Cjeek Revival Architecture in Aneriea, 19lilj, p. 253) and
the first building, University of Missouri, ColuirMa, -which was
under construction in l8l|0. (John A. Bryan, Missouri's Contribution
to American Architecture, 1920, p. 12.) Neither of the handsoras
buildings in Central Missouri designed by Hills, survives. The
state capitol building burned in 1911, and Academic Hall, University
of lissouri, burned in 1892.
An old vietr of the Moniteau County Courthouse, dated 190li sho-.rs the
buildir.3 -without either the dome over the portico or the pointed,
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.ved June 1969, contracted by the Missouri State Park "iled at its central office, P.O. Bo^ 1201j Jefferson Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
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M. Patricia Holmes, Research Architectural HistorianORGANIZATION Missouri State Park Board DATE
State Historical Survev and Planning Office June
P.O. Box 176. 120ii Jefferson Buildin*?CITY OR TOWN:
Jefferson Citv
As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na
tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law
89-665), 1 hereby nominate this property for inclusion
in the National Register and certify that it has been
evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set
forth by the National Park Service. The recommended
level of. significance of this nomination is:
National Qg State Q Local .C
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Form 10-300o
(July 196')
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE.INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
HoniteauFOR NFS USE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER
It.
HONITEAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE SQUARE
Multiple ownership
California
Missouri 65018 Code: 2l»
Form 10.300o
(July 1969)UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
HoniteauFOR NPS USE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER
Wumber all tnttlte)
6.MDHITEAU COOHTY COURTHOUSE SQUARE
Missouri State Historical Survey (state)
1968
Missouri State Park Board
P.O. Box 1?6
12(Xt Jefferson Building
Jefferson City, Kissouri 65101 Code: 2li
Form 10-300o
(July 1969)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
HoniteauFOR NPS USE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER DATE
tNumbar ell entries)
7.MOHITEAU COUNTY COJRTHOJS3 SQ3ARE
the central bays extend across the width of the recessed panel. Snail square casement windows in the foundation follow the fenes- tration pattern established in the floors above.
The north (rear) facade follows the general form of the south (front) facade, with several variations. The second floor window of the central bay has double-hung sash, but is a smaller opening than is typical in the building. This window is a later altera tion. The smooth-faced stone trim surrounding the window indi cates that the original opening matched the paired round-arched windows in that position on the front facade. Two giant order brick pilasters with cast iron Corinthian capitals flank the cen tral bay. A projecting chimney stack stands to the west of the central bay. The rear (north) entrance is'approadied by a straight run stair which is flanked by a high stone railing wall. A small plywood structure with shed roof has been placed in front of the rear entranceway to provide weather protection to the rear door.
Portico. The front (south) facade is emphasized by a two story semi-circular portico, supported by two full columns and two half columns, or pilasters, constructed of brick, with cast iron Corinthian capitals and bases. The brick cornice of the portico rests on a semicircular iron plate carried by the colums. The portico is surnounted by a hemispherical dome sheathed with sheet netal.• A surrounding semicircular flight of concrete steps gives access to the first floor of the building.
RoaT. The exterior walls are terminated by a continuous cast Iron cornice with nodillions. Centered above the cornice on the north facade, a three step stons motif with decorative scroll, bears the date "1868.»
Centered on the front half of the courthouse roof is an octagonal cupola with a slightly pointed dome. The apex of tha done is surmounted with a ball and weather vane arrow. The cupola has a wide cornice ornamented with paired wooden brackets of late nine teenth century design. The courthouse roof is a flat deck sheathed with sheet metal.
Interior
The first floor of the interior contains a central hallway extending the length of the north-south axis of the building. Two staircases originally flarksd the central hallway near the south end of the
Form 10-300o
(July 1969)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OP HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
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7. Of 2)MONITEAU COUHTT COURTHOUSE! SQUARE
corridor about one third of the distance between the north and south doors.
The east stain-ray has been removed to permit installation of a two story vault. The east wall of the vault blocks off four windows on the building's east wall, two on the first floor and too on the second floor.' The windows, now non-functional, were left in place. The remaining staircase has an elaborately deco rated cast iron newel and balustrade.
Offices open into the central corridor on both the first and second stories. On the second floor the north end of the build ing is occupied by the large square courtroom. The courtroom waUs are decorated with applied pilasters which reflect on the interior, the geometry of the exterior wall articulation. The first floor ceiling is 12 feet high and the second floor ceiling is 16 feet high. The ceilings throughout the building are orna mented with shallow coffers of stamped metal.
Heavy tisber construction supports the roof* These tinkers are visible in the attic above the second floor. Two large trusses with "2" braces span the attic above the large, open courtroom •which measures approximately 1|8 x W feet and has no interior supports. - .
Alterations
The north storm shelter entrance is not original.
The cupola done shows structural evidence of having had a low- pitched peaked roof.
A washroom has been installed on the first floor in a former office chamber.
Huch' of the original wood flooring has been covered with linoleum.
Portions of the originally low-ceilinged, dirt-floored basement have been dug out and ths earth walls reinforced with a concrete berm, or revetment, to permit installation of a basement toilet room, boiler room and maintenance shop.
Form 10-300o
(July 1969)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
HoniteauFOR NPS USE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER
7. 07 3)MDNTTEAU COUHTY COURTHOUSE SQUARE
Condition
Within the past two years the brickwork has been cleaned, repaired, waterproofed and tuckpointed. The original brick is salmon-colored, nou stained a deeper red and tuckpointed with grey mortar. The
•recessed panels of the exterior walls were painted white prior to the recent work. This paint was removed. Settlement of the walls has been accommodated. The building is in general good condition except for the metal roofing which leaks badly and should be com pletely replaced. The irstal cornice is rusted and open at several joints. This cornice is in need of thorough inspection and repair. The interior is becoming shabby. A general refurbishment is needed.
This summary description of the physical appearance of the building is based on data included in the field report by architectural con sultant W. Philip Cotton, Jr., A.I.A., received June 1969. The report was contracted by the 1-Essouri State Park Board and is filed at its central office, P.O. Box 176, 120lj Jefferson Building, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
THE COURTHOUSE SQDARE
The block on which the courthouse is centered is surrounded by streets oa each side. Facing the courthouse on the opposite sides of each of these streets are commercial buildings dating from the period of construction of the courthouse, and employing the sans construction materials (stone, brick, cast iron and wood). The west side of the square is especially notable for the survival of a "complete row of similar structures. The south side has period structures with ov,2j' feo buildings of recent date creating a gap in the continuity. The north and east sidss have fewer buildings of the period.
Form 10.300o
(July 1969)UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
1-bniteauFOR NP5 USE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER
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7. (if li)MDNITSAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE SQUARE
The commercial structures are typically two story brick with structural cast iron elements on the facades. Stamped metal cornices visible in early views of the square are largely intact, but several nstal pedimental-type ornaments have been removed from the building at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main and High streets. Ifetal canopies originally sheltering the sidewalks in front of several stores have also been removed.
Form 1Q-300«
(July 196?)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
HoniteauFOR NPS USE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER I DATE
8.MOMITEAU COUHTY COURTHOUSE
segmented dome over the cupola, both presently existing features of the building. (State Historical Society of Missouri, Honiteau County Photograph File.) The portico exhibited in the old view of the courthouse is topped with a limestone parapet wall liiich steps up toward the center front where a cast iron acroterion formed the apex. The semicircular portico of the state capitol building originally had a similar parapet -without the acroterion. (Edwards' Illustrated Report of the hth Annual Fair of the St. Louis Agricultural & Mechanical Assn., St. Louis, lJJoO, p. 23o, old view of the Missouri State Capitol building.)
The design of the Koniteau County courthouse apparently continued to be influenced by the design of the state capitol. In the alterations and enlargements of 1888-1890 by architect J. B. Legg, (Jefferson City Tribune, February 27, i860, p. 6, col. 1)) the Missouri State Capitol building gained a domed roof for its semi circular portico and a considerably taller cupola, covered with an eliptical dome, and a lantern. The parepet wall formerly rimming the semicircular portico of the state capitol building was removed in these alterations. (State Historical Society of Missouri, Cole County Photograph File, old view of Jefferson City.) After 190ii the Moniteau County Courthouse was similarly altered. (State Historical Society of Missouri, Kbniteau County Photograph File, view dated 190lj.) A done was added to the portico, and the stepped parapet «all and acroterion were removed. The height of the cupola was increased by the addition of a segmented, domed roof, topped with what appear to be the same ball and weather vane arrow which were en the cupola prior to the alteration.
In both the original construction and later alterations the stite capitol building manifests the more correctly proportioned rela tionships of parts and the Mmiteau County Courthouse design demonstrates a more rustic and later nineteenth century, transi tional interpretation of the same idea. The capitol portico column height is approximately lt/5 the dianster of the portico. The Honiteau County Courthouse column height exceeds the diameter of the portico by approximately one half, giving tiie portico more vertical proportions than were typically classic. The abaci of tho state capitol columr-s were oriented in a line with the circular cornice passing over them. The abaci of the !-b:iitaau County Courthouse are all oriented square viith the building. As a result, their corners protrude awkwardly under tha semi circular brick cornice.
Form ]0-300a
(July 1969)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM
(Continuation Sheet)
Missouri
MmiteauFOR NPSUSE ONLY
ENTRY NUMBER
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8. (# 2)MOHITEfflJ COUUTI COURTHOUSE SQUARE
Technological Significance
The construction method employed in the teniteau County Court house is notable for the use of an iron plate which passes over the colum capitals and carries the inter-columnar load of the brick cornice. J-fenolithic stone or wood beams, rather than brick, were the customary materials, for portico cornices.
The Setting
Commercial buildings on the Courthouse Square surrounding the Koniteau County Courthouse are contemporary -with the courthouse, dating from the raid to late nineteenth century. These buildings are constructed of the sane materials as the courthouse—brick, stone, cast iron, and wood.
The survival of the original context enhances the significance of the building as an exaraple of an outstate, central Missouri county courthouse, set in a typical early nineteenth century courthouse square town plan. This type of town plan has a court house square as the hub of commercial activity centered on a street grid which becomes more residential in character as one progresses outward from the courthouse.
later coiamercial development of California-did not occur around the square but on an axis connecting with the Missouri Pacific Railroad line, located seven blocks south of the square.
Historical Back^roimd .
The Koniteau County Court ordered the courthouse to be constructed early in 1867, and authorized funds in the amount of §3?,000 for the building. (Moniteau County Court Record, Book 1, February 22, 186?.) About the same time the local newspaper estimated the cost of the new courthouse to be between $lij>,000 and §50,000. (Central liissourian. California, Missouri, January 12, 1867.)
The building was to replace a 20 year old brick structure on the saiae site which was sold at auction to ". C. Finke for 5550. (Central Kissourian, April 13, 136?.) The court appointed archi tect William Vogdt to superintend the courthouse construction. (iimiteau County Court Record, Book 1, February 16, 1G67.) Con tractors for the construction of the building vere C. R. Underwood (linitcsi County Court Record, April 20, 1365.) and Conn, listed
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as superintendent in the Central Hissourian. (California, Mo.,
Septenfoer llj, 1&67.)
Moniteau County was organized February Ib, I8li5. 0-S.ssouri Historical Review, Vol. £8, October 1963, inside back cover.) The naze of the county was derived from the French spelling of the Algonquin Indian word, lianito, meaning spirit. The present city of California, the county seat, was originally called Boons borough. The town was laid out in l8li!> on a 50 acre tract donated by A. T. Byer and his wife. This land was located one mile west of an older tarn named California. In 181)6 the post office at the old town was relocated at the newer town which from'that time was known as California. (Missouri Historical Review, Vol. $8, October 1963.)
Form 10-300o
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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3. Edwards' Illustrated Report of the 4th- Annual Fair of St.
Louis Agricultural & Mechanical Association, St. Louis:
n. pub., 1860. .
4. Hamlin, Talbot F. Greek Revival Architecture in America.
London: Oxford University Press, 1944.
5. The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City
and Cole County. Jefferson City, Mo.: Tribune Printing
Co., 1900, p. 225.
6. Jefferson City Tribune, February 27, 1889, p. 6, Col. 4.
7. Jefferson Enquirer. September 10, 1840, p. 2.
8. Missouri Historical Review. Vol. 58, October 1963, inside
back cover.
9. Moniteau County Court Record, Book 1.
10. State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri,
Moniteau County Photograph File.
11. , Columbia, Missouri, Cole County Photograph File.
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Public Square, California, Mo. 65018
Moniteau County, Moniteau County Courthouse
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03-21-70
06-24-70
06-29-70
07-06-70
10-15-70
06-13-74
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The Moniteau County Courthouse Square in California, Missouri, is significant as
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Missouri State Park Board, P.O. Box 176
1204 Jefferson Building. Jefferson City. Missouri
65101
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1204 Jefferson Building. Jefferson City. Missouri 65101
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spherical dome. Column capitals and bases, and the modillioned cornice
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