Daughters Of The American Revolution Replaces County Courthouse Plaque, February 1940 Photographer: Attributed to Eck Stanger
Year:
1940
Ann Arbor News, February 22, 1940
Caption:
NEW OATH OF ALLEGIANCE PLAQUE FOR COURTHOUSE: A new plaque bearing the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, replacing the old one which merely pledged "allegiance to my country," was presented to the county by the Sarah Caswell Angell chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution last night at "commencement" ceremonies for newly naturalized citizens at the courthouse last night. The plaque was presented by Mrs. C. A. Thomas (left), regent of the D.A.R. chapter, to Mrs. Luella M. Smith (right), county clerk, who acted for Circuit Judge W. Sample, Judge Sample was unable to attend the ceremonies.
Coalition for Community Unity Marches In Front of Courthouse, April 1996 Photographer: John M. Galloway
Year:
1996
Coalition for Community Unity Supports Return of DNA Records, April 1996 Photographer: John M. Galloway
Year:
1996
Carmelita Mullins Leads Protest At Courthouse, April 1996 Photographer: John M. Galloway
Year:
1996
Ann Arbor News, April 3, 1996
Caption:
Members of the Coalition for Community Unity protest in front of the Washtenaw County Courthouse Wednesday in support of Blair Shelton, who sued the city of Ann Arbor over police treatment during the search for a serial rapist. From front to back are Carmelita Mullins, Brian Stull and Kimberly Mullins.
Coalition for Community Unity Member Protests at Courthouse, April 1996 Photographer: John M. Galloway
Year:
1996
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The Washtenaw County Courthouses in LEGO
By the 1950s Ann Arbor had outgrown its old, ornate courthouse. The 1877 structure was falling into disrepair, but stipulations limited its relocation. So our county’s leaders embarked upon a novel solution: constructing a new building right around the old!
LEGO builder extraordinaire David Lorch recreated our courthouse’s unique construction with hands-on help. Attendees at our December 7, 2024 event assembled sections of the large-scale LEGO model of the newer courthouse surrounding the older courthouse's LEGO replica.
Below you will find the history of Washtenaw County's three courthouses, a time lapse of the event, photos of the completed model, and a 360° video of the two courthouses. The LEGO models will be on exhibit through January 10, 2025 on the third floor of the Downtown Library.
360° view of the completed courthouses
