Anamosa - A Reminiscence 1838 - 1988

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Rear view of the old Courthouse. with all its
embellishments. Bad enough. but no worse than the
main entrance or the interior prior to building on new
site.
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The above is a view of the recorder's vault, showing
how small and crowded it is. Records are shown.
shoved in on top of the shelves clear to the ceiling, and
also placed on thefloor. This vault containing records,
deeds and other instruments is wholly inadequate
and there is question of the protection it would afford
in case offire.
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Jurors’ room in the old courthouse showing
conditions which jurors had to put up with when
locked in for long periods of time. without
conveniences, and without proper ventilation.
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Shown is the working place of the force in the
Treasurer's office in the old courthouse. Note the
condition of thefloor, and the records stored in wood
cases. all combining to make up the crowded quarters
for which the county paid $360 a year in rent.
Hallway. in front of courtroom and stairway.
leading to Superintendent's office. Engineer's office.
and the Jury Room. This picture is a typical
illustration of the delapidated condition and ancient
character of the old building housing the former
courthouse.
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