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THE LOVE SONG OF J. RIELY GORDON
A series of photo essays of courthouses designed by J.R.G.


Chapter One: The Fayette County Courthouse c. 1891

III. Exterior
Page 6

Gargoyles
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The courthouse has two gargoyles that don't look as frightening as they look frightened. Judging by the look on their faces - they have a fear of heights. We asked if they had names - but were told that they were as yet unnamed. Perhaps La Grange will have a Name-the-Gargoyle contest during the restoration.
Courthouse gargoyle
"Quasi" - The Acrophobic Gargoyle
(north side)
Rear view of the courthouse gargoyle
The gargoyle's view of the courthouse lawn
The 100-foot-tall clock tower has a slate shingle roof and is capped by a weathervane with an intricate but hard to determine design.

For a view from behind one of the clock faces - click here.

This ends the exterior portion of our tour.

February 2002
Copyright John Troesser


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The Fayette County Courthouse, in 5 Parts:
 Fayette County Courthouse Clocktower clockworkCourthouse exteriorCourthouse interiorFayette County Courthouse historic image
 CourthouseClock TowerExterior InteriorHistoric Images
      
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