The Fairfax County Courthouse
By Ruby Waldeck, Ross De Witt Netherton
Length3h 31m
About this audiobook
The Fairfax County Courthouse presents a captivating exploration of history, jurisprudence, and architecture through carefully curated literary and historical essays. This anthology brings together a rich tapestry of narratives that reflect the evolution of Fairfax County's judicial and cultural identity. The diversity of literary styles, including analytical dissertations, narrative histories, and reflective essays, creates a multi-faceted portrayal of this enduring symbol of justice. Standout pieces illuminate pivotal courtroom dramas that have occurred within the courthouse's hallowed halls, offering readers a window into the legal and societal transformations witnessed by this venerable institution. Contributors Ruby Waldeck and Ross De Witt Netherton join forces to examine the courthouse from multiple perspectives, drawing from their expertise in law, history, and architecture. Their deep research is informed by the cultural and historical backdrop of Fairfax County, especially focusing on periods of significant change. The anthology aligns with scholarly endeavors in historic preservation and legal studies, showcasing continuities and shifts in architectural and legal paradigms. Each author contributes unique insights, painting a comprehensive picture that underscores the courthouse's role as both a legal bastion and a community landmark. This anthology is an essential read for anyone intrigued by architectural history, legal evolution, or cultural studies, offering a treasure trove of insights within a single volume. By engaging with these diverse narratives, readers are invited to appreciate the courthouse not just as a physical structure, but as a dynamic canvas reflecting centuries of historical narratives and changing societal norms. The Fairfax County Courthouse fosters a dialogue between past and present, making it a profound educational resource for scholars, history enthusiasts, and citizens alike.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Location and Construction
421797
2Fairfax Courthouse and the Town of Providence
431798
3NOTES FOR CHAPTER II
441801
4The functions and officers of the colonial court
451802
5Court Days
461803
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6Election Days
471804
7The Transition From Colony to Commonwealth
481807
8NOTES FOR CHAPTER IV
491808
9NOTES FOR CHAPTER V
50Acting in 1816–17
10NOTES FOR CHAPTER VI
511819–1826
11MEMORIALS
52Acting in 1824
12NOTES FOR CHAPTER VII
531831–1838
13NOTES—2. THE COURT HOUSE
54Acting between 1825–42
14The Exterior
551839–52
15The Interior
561852–55
163. RESTORATION OF THE ORIGINAL WING OF THE COURTHOUSE, 1967
571858–60
17APPENDIX A
581863–1867
18First Commission for Fairfax County, 1742
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19(1742–1748 Fairfax County Court Order Books are missing.)
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201749
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641870–1874
241754
651874–1885
251755
661886–1899
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671897–1903
271758
68Virginia Circuit Court Judges
281759
69County General District Court
291762
70Juvenile Court Judges
301764
71APPENDIX C
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72APPENDIX D
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73APPENDIX E
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74BOOKS
34(1774–1782 Fairfax County Court Order Books are missing.)
75ARTICLES
351783
76PUBLIC RECORDS
361784
77INTERVIEWS AND UNPUBLISHED WORKS
371785
78NEWSPAPERS
381786
79BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
391787
80HISTORY COMMISSION
401788
81ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
41(1793–1796 Fairfax County Court Order Books are missing.)
82OFFICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
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