Our picture of the week is the Clark County Courthouse, in Kentucky, which is situated on Main Street in the county seat of Winchester. This courthouse was constructed in 1855 in the Greek Revival style and was designed by architect John McMurty. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, …
I have walked by this building many times, but did not realize until recently that it has a special connection to the Library of Congress. This was the home of the third Librarian of Congress, George Watterston. Watterston presided over the Library during a significant period in its history. Appointed by President Madison in 1815 …