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Livingston County Court House and County Offices - 1847, Howell, Michigan

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Livingston County Court House and County Offices - 1847, Howell, Michigan
NOTE: This is a photo of an engraving, not from original negative. Date of engraving unknown. Picture depicts horses, carriage, and pedestrians.

The first courthouse in Livingston County Michigan. The Greek Revival structure was completed in the autumn of 1847 at a cost of $5,928.
The first floor served as the sheriff's residence and jail, the second floor housed courtrooms, judge's chambers, and jury room.
The west annex was built in 1849.
The building was razed in 1889.

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