Dallas County Courthouse, Adel, IA
**Dallas County Courthouse** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 73000723, date listed 11/26/1973
Town Sq.
Adel, IA (Dallas County)
Designed by the Iowa firm of W. T. Proudfoot and George Bird, the Dallas County Courthouse was constructed in 1902 at a cost of $109,243.00. Since that time, local residents have delighted in the building's similarity to the French Chateau Azay-le-Rideau at Indre-et-Loire, west of Tours. A sixteenth century building, built to the specifications of Francis I by his chief treasurer, Gilles Berthelot. The chateau was reputedly the direct source of inspiration for designer George Bird. Proudfoot and Bird also designed the Salt Lake City Courthouse in Utah and the Polk County Courthouse in Iowa. Still in very good condition and used for its original purpose, the Dallas County Courthouse continues to present a distinguished and prominent profile for the enjoyment of residents for miles around. (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/lz/electronic-records/rg...
Dallas County Courthouse, Adel, IA
**Dallas County Courthouse** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 73000723, date listed 11/26/1973
Town Sq.
Adel, IA (Dallas County)
Designed by the Iowa firm of W. T. Proudfoot and George Bird, the Dallas County Courthouse was constructed in 1902 at a cost of $109,243.00. Since that time, local residents have delighted in the building's similarity to the French Chateau Azay-le-Rideau at Indre-et-Loire, west of Tours. A sixteenth century building, built to the specifications of Francis I by his chief treasurer, Gilles Berthelot. The chateau was reputedly the direct source of inspiration for designer George Bird. Proudfoot and Bird also designed the Salt Lake City Courthouse in Utah and the Polk County Courthouse in Iowa. Still in very good condition and used for its original purpose, the Dallas County Courthouse continues to present a distinguished and prominent profile for the enjoyment of residents for miles around. (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/lz/electronic-records/rg...