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commissioners approved an agreement with the National Bank of the Commonwealth, who planned to renovate the building for administrative use. NBOC was required to spend $ 100,000 in restoration over the initial three-year lease period in order to be eligible for a 47-year extension. The bank agreed to pay $ 12,000 total in taxes and rent for use of the courthouse, including the jail next door when it was vacated.
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The courthouse held its final session on November 11, 1970. After being replaced by the newer building, the now "old" Courthouse fell into disuse and was scheduled for demolition. The county commissioners offered a restoration-lease agreement to interested parties. On January 3, 1972, the
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A jail and sheriff's residence was constructed next door in 1879, with a bridge that connected it to the courthouse to transport prisoners. At least six individuals were hanged in the court's jailyard, between 1882 and 1913.
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gave a speech outside the courthouse on October 15, 1960 while campaigning during the presidential election. In the rafters above the court room, there is a painted "JFK". As to whether this was from JFK himself is unknown.
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Today, the entire bell tower is supported by scaffolding set up in the main court room of the building, due to the age of the building's supports. This area is not seen by visitors very often.
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clocktower with four faces. The main courtroom, located on the second floor measured 100 feet (30 m) by 82 feet (25 m), with a 30 feet (9.1 m) ceiling.
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The large clock in the cupola was the largest in the county at the time. It was manufactured by Howard Clock Company of
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on October 29, 1974. Currently the building serves as administrative offices for First Commonwealth Financial.
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Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Pennsylvania
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Stephenson, Clarence (March 19, 1950). "McFarland Built County's Second Courthouse". The Tribune-Review.
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Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
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style, is primarily red brick and stone. The roof was designed in the
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Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Indiana Passenger Station
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Interactive map showing the location of Old Indiana County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
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Buildings and structures in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
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in front of the courthouse was featured on the cover of
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US National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
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List of state and county courthouses in Pennsylvania
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1903 county centennial celebration at the courthouse
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Indiana County Courthouse
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Old Indiana County Courthouse is located in Pennsylvania
Old Indiana County Courthouse is located in the United States
Indiana
Pennsylvania
40°37′23″N 79°9′7″W / 40.62306°N 79.15194°W / 40.62306; -79.15194
James W. Drum
Second Empire
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courthouse
Indiana
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
James W. Drum
Governor of Pennsylvania
William F. Johnston
Second Empire
Italianate
Mansard style
gold leaf
cupola
Boston
Springfield, Ohio

Jimmy Stewart
Life
John F. Kennedy
National Register of Historic Places

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