Lincoln County Courthouse Clock Tower Set for Major Restoration
The Lincoln County Courthouse clock tower is set for another chapter in its long history as crews prepare for an extensive restoration of the historic timepiece. Construction on the courthouse began in 1899, with the building completed in 1903 after nationwide labor strikes delayed the project. Built with approximately one million bricks, the courthouse rises nearly 200 feet to the top of its flagpole and remains a working courthouse more than 120 years later. The clock tower has required several repairs over the decades, including adjustments during World War II…
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