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Summit County Courthouse

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The Summit County Courthouse is a county judicial building in Akron, Ohio, serving Summit County's court system and local court administration. The building is an early twentieth-century example of Beaux-Arts civic architecture, a style characterized by formal symmetry, classical references, and a monumental public presence. It is relevant to the history of Akron, Summit County government, and courthouse design in Ohio.

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Where is the Summit County Courthouse in Ohio?

The courthouse stands at 209 South High Street in downtown Akron, Ohio. The building was constructed between 1905 and 1908 and serves Summit County's court system and administration. [Summit County Courthouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_County_Courthouse_%28Ohio%29)

Who designed the Summit County Courthouse?

Cleveland architect J. Milton Dyer designed the courthouse. Sculptor Herman Matzen created the seated figures representing Justice and Law on the building. [Summit County Courthouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_County_Courthouse_%28Ohio%29)

What architectural style is the Summit County Courthouse?

It is commonly described as Second Renaissance Revival with Beaux-Arts civic features. The symmetrical composition, classical ornament, and formal entrance reflect the early twentieth-century courthouse tradition. [Summit County Courthouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_County_Courthouse_%28Ohio%29)

What sculptures are associated with the Akron courthouse?

Two seated figures named Justice and Law were created by Herman Matzen for the courthouse. Powerful stone lions also guard the South High Street side of the building, which was added to the National Register in 1974. [Summit County Courthouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_County_Courthouse_%28Ohio%29)

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