Crook County Courthouse

Crook County Courthouse is a courthouse located in Prineville, Oregon, United States.

Crook County Courthouse
The building's front exterior in 2007
General information
Location300 NE Third Street
Prineville, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44.3024°N 120.8439°W / 44.3024; -120.8439
Completed1909
Design and construction
ArchitectWalter D. Pugh

History

The Crook County Courthouse was completed in 1909. It was designed by the architect Walter D. Pugh and built under the direction of the contractor John B. Shipp.[1][2]

Description

The Crook County Courthouse consists of a basement, two main floors, an attic, and a clock tower. The 47-ton clock tower features a 1907 clock with an original crank system that is wound once a week. The building also includes the Crook County Clerk's Office, which maintains historic records dating back to 1882.[3][4]

References
  1. "New Court House Nearly Finished". Crook County Journal. Prineville, Oregon. April 15, 1909. p. 1 – via Historic Oregon Newspapers.
  2. "County Accepts New Courthouse". Crook County Journal. Prineville, Oregon. May 20, 1909. p. 1 – via Historic Oregon Newspapers.
  3. Ron Halvorson. "Crook County Courthouse". The Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  4. Allie Colosky (April 30, 2018). "Crook County Courthouse stands strong after nearly 110 years". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
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