Botetourt County (Va.) Public Buildings & Grounds, Alterations and Additions to the Courthouse, 1917-1918

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Preferred citation:

Botetourt County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Alterations and Additions to Courthouse, 1917-1918. Barcode number 0007764335. Local government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1 folder (9 sheets)
Creator:
Botetourt County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Botetourt County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Alterations and Additions to Courthouse, 1917-1918. Barcode number 0007764335. Local government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Botetourt County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Alterations and Additions to Courthouse, 1917-1918. This series consist of a single folder containing nine blueprint sheets with specifications for alterations and additions to the 1848 Botetourt County courthouse by architect G. R. Ragen of Roanoke, Virginia. This redesign reversed the original interior scheme of the building and eliminated most of the original interior trim, including that in the building's wings. The courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1970.

Biographical / historical:

Botetourt County was formed from Augusta County by an act of 1769 to take effect on February 13, 1770. Part of Rockbridge County was added in 1785.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Botetourt County.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by sheet number.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia