Thursday, October 30, 2014
Ten Years Online!
Happy ten years! As of 10/29/14 K12academics.com has been online for ten years. Thank you to all who have contributed to our website!
Website Traffic - Week of 10/26/14
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New Business - Week of 10/26/14
K12 Academics would like to welcome 54 new businesses to the site for the Week of 10/26/14 (10/20/14-10/26/14)
English Language Institute
English Language Institute
Located in beautiful downtown San Francisco near famous Union Square. Nice building with large classrooms. Lunch room with refrigerator and student lounge with large-screen TV. This is a great place to study!
Director/Owner: David Dyer (Director)
Located in beautiful downtown San Francisco near famous Union Square. Nice building with large classrooms. Lunch room with refrigerator and student lounge with large-screen TV. This is a great place to study!
Director/Owner: David Dyer (Director)
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
The Girl Scout program is primarily delivered by volunteers who donate their time and talents to provide the girls with incredible opportunities.
Director: Kim Jowell, CEO
The Girl Scout program is primarily delivered by volunteers who donate their time and talents to provide the girls with incredible opportunities.
Director: Kim Jowell, CEO
Waldorf School of Princeton
Waldorf School of Princeton
The Waldorf School of Princeton began as a playgroup that met in the home of Caroline Phinney and Princeton University professor Bob Phinney in January 1983.
Old GH By the 1984 school year, a full 18-member nursery-kindergarten was established. In 1986, the grade school was inaugurated with a first grade taught by Ekkehard Heyder. The value of Waldorf education quickly became known and a new grade one was added each year after that for seven years.
Since its founding, an energetic and resourceful community has continued to be enthusiastic about Waldorf education. This enabled the school to acquire the current farmhouse in 1987. Located on over 20 acres of meadows, woods, and a stream, this Golden House held the grade school students while kindergarten programs thrived in satellite locations in Hopewell, Princeton, and Princeton Junction.
Campus expansion continued with an eye toward retaining the original farmhouse charm and keeping environmental impact low. In 1998, a new grade school building opened and the school's programs continued to flourish.
Enhancements and renovations were not limited to the classroom buildings. History GH Tennis courts and sports fields were created in 2005, adding to the outdoor gymnasium that students enjoy. A solar greenhouse in the form of a geodesic dome was completed with community efforts in 2007. By 2008, the school reached its goal of complete campus consolidation. Today, all of the early childhood and grade school programs are housed on the main campus.
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The Waldorf School of Princeton began as a playgroup that met in the home of Caroline Phinney and Princeton University professor Bob Phinney in January 1983.
Old GH By the 1984 school year, a full 18-member nursery-kindergarten was established. In 1986, the grade school was inaugurated with a first grade taught by Ekkehard Heyder. The value of Waldorf education quickly became known and a new grade one was added each year after that for seven years.
Since its founding, an energetic and resourceful community has continued to be enthusiastic about Waldorf education. This enabled the school to acquire the current farmhouse in 1987. Located on over 20 acres of meadows, woods, and a stream, this Golden House held the grade school students while kindergarten programs thrived in satellite locations in Hopewell, Princeton, and Princeton Junction.
Campus expansion continued with an eye toward retaining the original farmhouse charm and keeping environmental impact low. In 1998, a new grade school building opened and the school's programs continued to flourish.
Enhancements and renovations were not limited to the classroom buildings. History GH Tennis courts and sports fields were created in 2005, adding to the outdoor gymnasium that students enjoy. A solar greenhouse in the form of a geodesic dome was completed with community efforts in 2007. By 2008, the school reached its goal of complete campus consolidation. Today, all of the early childhood and grade school programs are housed on the main campus.
Clothing Labels 4U.com
Clothing Labels 4U.com
The perfect affordable finishing touch to your clothing products is our custom woven cloth fabric labels and clothing tags. These are professionally woven cloth labels used by many large garment manufacturers, designers, and crafters who rely on our professional services. Woven clothing labels are the ultimate finishing touch! We have a very low minimum order quantities and offer free samples of our work available to be sent to you, unlike many woven label manufacturers. Choose from custom woven clothing labels or adhesive clothing labels and we also offer iron on camp clothing labels and iron on name tags. Now you can have the same professional look with personalized custom labels or iron on patches as custom clothing labels and hang tags for your own garments or projects. Personalized iron on clothing labels are inexpensive and fun. These custom clothing labels come in your choice of Damask labels, taffeta labels, satin labels, or semi-damask fabric labels. Regardless of the configuration you choose for your name labels, we offer exceptional woven clothing labels at affordable prices. We also specialize in Kids clothing labels for toddlers and children. We will custom design kids clothing labels for cloth products and toddler clothing designs. Many of our customers create custom clothes for toddlers and user our custom child labels. We're proud of our labels... you will be, too. We appreciate your visit today, and look forward to serving you. .....
Specializing in T Shirt Tags and Labels and T Shirt Hang tags .........and Now offering Hem tags!!
Person of Contact: Lisa Rosenberg
The perfect affordable finishing touch to your clothing products is our custom woven cloth fabric labels and clothing tags. These are professionally woven cloth labels used by many large garment manufacturers, designers, and crafters who rely on our professional services. Woven clothing labels are the ultimate finishing touch! We have a very low minimum order quantities and offer free samples of our work available to be sent to you, unlike many woven label manufacturers. Choose from custom woven clothing labels or adhesive clothing labels and we also offer iron on camp clothing labels and iron on name tags. Now you can have the same professional look with personalized custom labels or iron on patches as custom clothing labels and hang tags for your own garments or projects. Personalized iron on clothing labels are inexpensive and fun. These custom clothing labels come in your choice of Damask labels, taffeta labels, satin labels, or semi-damask fabric labels. Regardless of the configuration you choose for your name labels, we offer exceptional woven clothing labels at affordable prices. We also specialize in Kids clothing labels for toddlers and children. We will custom design kids clothing labels for cloth products and toddler clothing designs. Many of our customers create custom clothes for toddlers and user our custom child labels. We're proud of our labels... you will be, too. We appreciate your visit today, and look forward to serving you. .....
Specializing in T Shirt Tags and Labels and T Shirt Hang tags .........and Now offering Hem tags!!
Person of Contact: Lisa Rosenberg
Seacamp Association Inc.
Seacamp Association Inc.
The Marine Science Program is the heart of Seacamp. Young scientists participate in a variety of coursees under the guidane of academically trained marine science instructors, biologists, geologists andoceanographers.
18 Day Sessions;
Campers work at their own level of itneres while learning asic ecological principles that are pertinent to both the study of marine science and to the future of our natural resources. Designed to appeal to all campers, this comprehensive program is coordinated in anumber of 21 hour course offerings. Courses may include general marine science, marine communities, animal behavior, marine invertebrates, marine botany, marine vertebrates, marine geology and marine aquaria. Advanced studies are offered in reef fish ecology, coral reef ecology, independent studies and underwater field research using scuba. All science activities include studies in both the field and the laboratory. All boat trips takeplace on a a 10 x 25 trimaran-type hull vessel. During boat trips, campers investigate various marine environments and species, including 400 varieties of algae, coral and fish.
7 day Sessions;
Session 1 - Tropical Marine Ecosystems: Florida Keys Ecology
Florida Keys Ecology is a course designed to give students an introduction to the definition of ecology through an exploration of hard bottom communities, learning the difference between plant and algae, predator prey relationships, fish biology and coral reef communities. Students will learn the definition of ecology and understand the relationship between the living and non-living factors of the ecosystem and the economic value of these ecosystems, through tourism, development and fisheries.
Marine Science Overview
Session 2- Tropical Marine Ecosystems: Animal Behavior
The driving forces behind animal behaviors are feeding, and reproduction, and predator avoidance.
This class studies the many facets that make up these three survival instincts. Students will learn the difference between habitat and niche, environmental stimuli for animal behavior, symbiosis, predator avoidance behaviors, feeding behaviors as well as other interesting behaviors of the marine organism found in the Florida Keys.
Program Director: Grace Upshaw, Executive Director
The Marine Science Program is the heart of Seacamp. Young scientists participate in a variety of coursees under the guidane of academically trained marine science instructors, biologists, geologists andoceanographers.
18 Day Sessions;
Campers work at their own level of itneres while learning asic ecological principles that are pertinent to both the study of marine science and to the future of our natural resources. Designed to appeal to all campers, this comprehensive program is coordinated in anumber of 21 hour course offerings. Courses may include general marine science, marine communities, animal behavior, marine invertebrates, marine botany, marine vertebrates, marine geology and marine aquaria. Advanced studies are offered in reef fish ecology, coral reef ecology, independent studies and underwater field research using scuba. All science activities include studies in both the field and the laboratory. All boat trips takeplace on a a 10 x 25 trimaran-type hull vessel. During boat trips, campers investigate various marine environments and species, including 400 varieties of algae, coral and fish.
7 day Sessions;
Session 1 - Tropical Marine Ecosystems: Florida Keys Ecology
Florida Keys Ecology is a course designed to give students an introduction to the definition of ecology through an exploration of hard bottom communities, learning the difference between plant and algae, predator prey relationships, fish biology and coral reef communities. Students will learn the definition of ecology and understand the relationship between the living and non-living factors of the ecosystem and the economic value of these ecosystems, through tourism, development and fisheries.
Marine Science Overview
Session 2- Tropical Marine Ecosystems: Animal Behavior
The driving forces behind animal behaviors are feeding, and reproduction, and predator avoidance.
This class studies the many facets that make up these three survival instincts. Students will learn the difference between habitat and niche, environmental stimuli for animal behavior, symbiosis, predator avoidance behaviors, feeding behaviors as well as other interesting behaviors of the marine organism found in the Florida Keys.
Program Director: Grace Upshaw, Executive Director
Preferred Hospice
Preferred Hospice
Our goal is to make a difference in the final months of someone's life. Our role is providing emotional support to patients and caregivers, companionship, assistance in the office/special occasions, and bereavement support.
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Our goal is to make a difference in the final months of someone's life. Our role is providing emotional support to patients and caregivers, companionship, assistance in the office/special occasions, and bereavement support.
Manor Courses
Manor Courses
Our Summer School is based at Hurst College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS, West Sussex.
Standard residential package includes:
18 hours of English per week
Courses for ages 10-17
Small classes - Maximum of 15 per class
Sports, Dance, Art, Music and Drama activity programme
Weekly sightseeing excursions and guided tours (2 per week)
Full board and accommodation on Hurst College campus
Student Insurance Policy
Residential Medical staff
Excellent supervision
High standard of pastoral care
CCTV and night security guard
We are:
• Family owned / managed and in residence throughout summer
• Established in 1970
• British Council Accredited
• A Member of English UK
Director: Mr Nicholas Barnard
Our Summer School is based at Hurst College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS, West Sussex.
Standard residential package includes:
18 hours of English per week
Courses for ages 10-17
Small classes - Maximum of 15 per class
Sports, Dance, Art, Music and Drama activity programme
Weekly sightseeing excursions and guided tours (2 per week)
Full board and accommodation on Hurst College campus
Student Insurance Policy
Residential Medical staff
Excellent supervision
High standard of pastoral care
CCTV and night security guard
We are:
• Family owned / managed and in residence throughout summer
• Established in 1970
• British Council Accredited
• A Member of English UK
Director: Mr Nicholas Barnard
Brian Lundell Piano Instruction
Brian Lundell Piano Instruction
I believe that the key to successful learning at any age is making piano lessons fun.
Person of Contact: Brian Lundell
I believe that the key to successful learning at any age is making piano lessons fun.
Person of Contact: Brian Lundell
Lifestart Foundation
Lifestart Foundation
Volunteers of all ages available for a minimum of 3 months, with a variety of skills, who share a common interest to participate and contribute their time to our many programs which are designed to help improve the lives of children and families living in poverty.
Director: Karen Leonard
Volunteers of all ages available for a minimum of 3 months, with a variety of skills, who share a common interest to participate and contribute their time to our many programs which are designed to help improve the lives of children and families living in poverty.
Director: Karen Leonard
Saturday, October 25, 2014
TABASCO®
TABASCO®
The average length of a school field trip visit is estimated to last one to one and a half hours.
Director: Katlyn Stanford
The average length of a school field trip visit is estimated to last one to one and a half hours.
Director: Katlyn Stanford
Maria Teresa's Babies Early Enrichment Center
Maria Teresa's Babies Early Enrichment Center
Hello, my name is Maria Teresa. I ran a home daycare center since 1989 before I opened this Center in 2009. I did this so I could offer the same nurturing environment of a home to more children. I did not want to open the Center in a commercial building because I wanted to keep the warmth of a family home. There were many challenges in converting a residential home into a state of the art Center. Bringing the building up to the strictest codes while keeping the warmth of a family home was difficult, but extremely rewarding once the project was complete. When I see the children enjoying the space, I know that I accomplished this goal. Now, I can use my decades of experience and knowledge to train my staff in providing a true home away from home for all children in our care and to nurture habits of healthy eating and physical activity that will last them a lifetime. Moreover, with our unique curriculum of hands-on learning, Spanish immersion, and enrichment projects, the children in our care flourish and thrive making them very well prepared to be successful in school.
Our center is state of the art in safety, education, and physical activity. Our lead teacher’s are college educated in the early education or related field plus experience in the field. Our philosophy in early education also takes into account physical activity, “healthy mind-healthy body.” In addition to using proven early education techniques and a Spanish immersion program, we introduce children to mini-sports such as mini-golf, mini-tennis, mini-soccer, and other sports so that they may be physically active from an early age.
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Hello, my name is Maria Teresa. I ran a home daycare center since 1989 before I opened this Center in 2009. I did this so I could offer the same nurturing environment of a home to more children. I did not want to open the Center in a commercial building because I wanted to keep the warmth of a family home. There were many challenges in converting a residential home into a state of the art Center. Bringing the building up to the strictest codes while keeping the warmth of a family home was difficult, but extremely rewarding once the project was complete. When I see the children enjoying the space, I know that I accomplished this goal. Now, I can use my decades of experience and knowledge to train my staff in providing a true home away from home for all children in our care and to nurture habits of healthy eating and physical activity that will last them a lifetime. Moreover, with our unique curriculum of hands-on learning, Spanish immersion, and enrichment projects, the children in our care flourish and thrive making them very well prepared to be successful in school.
Our center is state of the art in safety, education, and physical activity. Our lead teacher’s are college educated in the early education or related field plus experience in the field. Our philosophy in early education also takes into account physical activity, “healthy mind-healthy body.” In addition to using proven early education techniques and a Spanish immersion program, we introduce children to mini-sports such as mini-golf, mini-tennis, mini-soccer, and other sports so that they may be physically active from an early age.
Loudoun School for the Gifted
Loudoun School for the Gifted
Ideal Schools High School opened in 2008 as the first and only co-educational independent high school in Loudoun County, Virginia. Dr. Deep Sran founded the school after 15 years of research on and practice in how to improve formal education, as an attorney, academic researcher, college and graduate school instructor, high school teacher, and high school administrator. In 2012, the school added grades 6 through 8 and was renamed Loudoun School for the Gifted, to reflect the school's focus and academic program.
This school exists to show how much better school can be, and to serve as an incubator for new ideas and practices in secondary education. Our goal is, simply, to offer the finest education possible, and to continue to innovate and to improve until we meet our own very high standards for what is possible in secondary education.
President: Deep Sran
Ideal Schools High School opened in 2008 as the first and only co-educational independent high school in Loudoun County, Virginia. Dr. Deep Sran founded the school after 15 years of research on and practice in how to improve formal education, as an attorney, academic researcher, college and graduate school instructor, high school teacher, and high school administrator. In 2012, the school added grades 6 through 8 and was renamed Loudoun School for the Gifted, to reflect the school's focus and academic program.
This school exists to show how much better school can be, and to serve as an incubator for new ideas and practices in secondary education. Our goal is, simply, to offer the finest education possible, and to continue to innovate and to improve until we meet our own very high standards for what is possible in secondary education.
President: Deep Sran
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Our vision is to develop balanced, successful, socially responsible and contributing community members by introducing a high quality choice in public education using Waldorf-inspired methods, a well-rounded and proven curriculum addressing the needs of the whole child.
President: Lorraine McDonald
Our vision is to develop balanced, successful, socially responsible and contributing community members by introducing a high quality choice in public education using Waldorf-inspired methods, a well-rounded and proven curriculum addressing the needs of the whole child.
President: Lorraine McDonald
Bar None Auction
Bar None Auction
We are an industrial auction house that specializes in commercial trucks, manufacturing tools, construction vehicles & heavy equipment. Our year round heavy equipment & commercial truck auctions are primarily conducted in Sacramento, Riverside, Portland & Phoenix. However, we understand that heavy equipment jobs and heavy equipment operators are not only located in Northern & Southern California, Oregon and Arizona. Therefore we have expanded our industrial item auctions to Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Washington. In addition to consigned commercial trucks and construction equipment, Bar None Auction also sells pre-owned cars, trucks, vans and fleet vehicles in its monthly public auto auction and government surplus liquidation auction.
Person of Contact: Jennifer Spradlin
We are an industrial auction house that specializes in commercial trucks, manufacturing tools, construction vehicles & heavy equipment. Our year round heavy equipment & commercial truck auctions are primarily conducted in Sacramento, Riverside, Portland & Phoenix. However, we understand that heavy equipment jobs and heavy equipment operators are not only located in Northern & Southern California, Oregon and Arizona. Therefore we have expanded our industrial item auctions to Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Washington. In addition to consigned commercial trucks and construction equipment, Bar None Auction also sells pre-owned cars, trucks, vans and fleet vehicles in its monthly public auto auction and government surplus liquidation auction.
Person of Contact: Jennifer Spradlin
Magellan Study Abroad - Salamanca & Galicia
Magellan Study Abroad - Salamanca & Galicia
Magellan Study Abroad is 100% committed to offering all inclusive programs and the most rewarding scholarship programs available! Apply now for a chance to experience your first spectacular study abroad experience. Our praised immersion programs are 100% inclusive for the peace of mind of all parents. Students are in Spain to enjoy their time abroad, not manage a budget! The fun isn’t a la carte, it is accessible to all!
Included in Magellan program fees are: Tuition, Full-board during program in Salamanca, Galicia and Madrid. All regional travel costs (bus, train, plane) and pre-planned group excursions and activities; as well as all cultural and art workshops and museum entrance fees and guided tours. Travel, accident, medical, baggage, trip cancellation and interruption insurance is also included. Airfare to/from Madrid is not included in the program fees.
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Magellan Study Abroad is 100% committed to offering all inclusive programs and the most rewarding scholarship programs available! Apply now for a chance to experience your first spectacular study abroad experience. Our praised immersion programs are 100% inclusive for the peace of mind of all parents. Students are in Spain to enjoy their time abroad, not manage a budget! The fun isn’t a la carte, it is accessible to all!
Included in Magellan program fees are: Tuition, Full-board during program in Salamanca, Galicia and Madrid. All regional travel costs (bus, train, plane) and pre-planned group excursions and activities; as well as all cultural and art workshops and museum entrance fees and guided tours. Travel, accident, medical, baggage, trip cancellation and interruption insurance is also included. Airfare to/from Madrid is not included in the program fees.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County
History of the County Westmoreland County History Pennsylvania's Westmoreland County was formed by an Act of Assembly, approved by Governor Richard Penn, on February 26, 1773. The Act also designated that the courts should be held at the house of Robert Hanna until a court house could be built. This house was at Hannastown, and continued to be used as a court house until the county seat was moved to Greensburg. The first courts of the county were held at Hannastown on April 6, 1773. The town was burned by Indians on July 13, 1782, but the temporary court house was not destroyed. The last session of court in Hannastown began in October, 1786. The house used as a court house was a two story log dwelling house, with but two rooms below, and was neither built nor owned by the county. New Court House The movement to select a permanent county seat finally, on December 10, 1785, resulted in the selection of Newtown, now Greensburg. A log court house was built on the ground which has since been used for the same purpose, and upon which stands the present structure. The first court held in Greensburg was on January 7, 1787. The court house was but a temporary structure and in 1796, the erection of a new and more permanent brick building was begun. It was not completed until 1801, though it had been in use in part a short time before that. It was a plain two storied building. The lower story was used entirely as a court room, and the upper as a grand jury room, and as a hall in which to hold public meetings in general. Offices & Third New Court House On the North side of the building was a small two-story brick structure, in which all the county offices were located, save that of the Commissioners', which was in a small one-story brick structure on the South side. This building cost about $5,000 and served its purpose until May 6, 1854, when its removal was begun preparatory to the erection of a new court house. The corner stone of the third court house was laid on October 24, 1854. It was a two-story sand-stone and brick structure, 62 x 130 feet. The first story was used for county offices, and the second for a court room, jury room, etc. Its entire cost was about $90,000. This structure stood until the summer of 1901, when it was razed to the ground to make room for the erection of the present building. Westmoreland County Courthouse The Westmoreland County Judges, the Board of County Commissioners, and Westmoreland County Elected Officials welcome you to this historic landmark... the Westmoreland County Courthouse. This magnificent structure, described as one of the region's most beautiful Beaux Arts buildings, is located on Main Street in downtown Greensburg, PA. Design Erected in 1906, this four story imposing architecture can be seen from several approaches into the county seat. It's central dome, 175 feet above the ground, is of Italian Renaissance style, one of only two in the world designed by the courthouse's original architect, William Kauffman. Exterior The exterior walls are faced with light gray granite from Maine. The massive central dome is flanked on either side by two smaller ones above the main entrance, originally covered with ornamental gold and ivory terra cotta. Roof edges and pediments are decorated with stone banisters and ornamental carving and figures. The tympanum of the front pediment is marked by sculpture in granite representing Art and Industry under the protection of the Shield of the Nation. As a crown are three female figures which can be seen from the main thoroughfare facing east, they are symbolic of justice, the law, and the people. On the face of the two large cartouches, between the main entrance arches, are carved the Seals of the County and Commonwealth. Interior The inside focal point of interest, is the 85 foot cupola, or dome ceiling. Of Romanesque design, the rotunda in the center extends up through four floors, reflecting light from four large semi-circular windows at the base of the dome. The dome ceiling is painted with delicate floral arabesques and gold leaf technique. Circular mezzanines on each floor of the rotunda are balustraded in white marble. English-veined Italian marble decorates the public hall walls as well as the rotunda. Corridor floors and ceilings are laid with varicolored mosaics. Panels are set with marble mosaics in Renaissance patterns. A grand staircase of marble from the first floor opens upward to twin spirals to the second floor. Two original courtrooms on the second and fourth floors are enhanced by deep coved ceilings, colorful murals, and Edwardian globular chandeliers. Saint Jago and San Domingo mahogany complete the first and second stories while quartered oak enhances the remainder of the building. French artist Maurice Ingres was commissioned in the early 1900's to paint 15 wall and ceiling murals. Oil paintings by the artist also include eight presiding judges who were on the bench from incorporation to the time of the 1908, building dedication and other founding fathers of the county. These portraits appear on courtroom friezes within decorative plaster laurel wreaths that favor classical French style, touches with gold leaf technique. Court House Hours & Tours The courthouse may be visited weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Group tours (15 to 35 people) may be arranged in advance by calling (724) 830-3588. Location Greensburg is one hour from downtown Pittsburgh via the Pennsylvania Turnpike; 1. Exit at Irwin 2. Follow Route 30 East to Greensburg
Person of Contact: Vicki Ali
History of the County Westmoreland County History Pennsylvania's Westmoreland County was formed by an Act of Assembly, approved by Governor Richard Penn, on February 26, 1773. The Act also designated that the courts should be held at the house of Robert Hanna until a court house could be built. This house was at Hannastown, and continued to be used as a court house until the county seat was moved to Greensburg. The first courts of the county were held at Hannastown on April 6, 1773. The town was burned by Indians on July 13, 1782, but the temporary court house was not destroyed. The last session of court in Hannastown began in October, 1786. The house used as a court house was a two story log dwelling house, with but two rooms below, and was neither built nor owned by the county. New Court House The movement to select a permanent county seat finally, on December 10, 1785, resulted in the selection of Newtown, now Greensburg. A log court house was built on the ground which has since been used for the same purpose, and upon which stands the present structure. The first court held in Greensburg was on January 7, 1787. The court house was but a temporary structure and in 1796, the erection of a new and more permanent brick building was begun. It was not completed until 1801, though it had been in use in part a short time before that. It was a plain two storied building. The lower story was used entirely as a court room, and the upper as a grand jury room, and as a hall in which to hold public meetings in general. Offices & Third New Court House On the North side of the building was a small two-story brick structure, in which all the county offices were located, save that of the Commissioners', which was in a small one-story brick structure on the South side. This building cost about $5,000 and served its purpose until May 6, 1854, when its removal was begun preparatory to the erection of a new court house. The corner stone of the third court house was laid on October 24, 1854. It was a two-story sand-stone and brick structure, 62 x 130 feet. The first story was used for county offices, and the second for a court room, jury room, etc. Its entire cost was about $90,000. This structure stood until the summer of 1901, when it was razed to the ground to make room for the erection of the present building. Westmoreland County Courthouse The Westmoreland County Judges, the Board of County Commissioners, and Westmoreland County Elected Officials welcome you to this historic landmark... the Westmoreland County Courthouse. This magnificent structure, described as one of the region's most beautiful Beaux Arts buildings, is located on Main Street in downtown Greensburg, PA. Design Erected in 1906, this four story imposing architecture can be seen from several approaches into the county seat. It's central dome, 175 feet above the ground, is of Italian Renaissance style, one of only two in the world designed by the courthouse's original architect, William Kauffman. Exterior The exterior walls are faced with light gray granite from Maine. The massive central dome is flanked on either side by two smaller ones above the main entrance, originally covered with ornamental gold and ivory terra cotta. Roof edges and pediments are decorated with stone banisters and ornamental carving and figures. The tympanum of the front pediment is marked by sculpture in granite representing Art and Industry under the protection of the Shield of the Nation. As a crown are three female figures which can be seen from the main thoroughfare facing east, they are symbolic of justice, the law, and the people. On the face of the two large cartouches, between the main entrance arches, are carved the Seals of the County and Commonwealth. Interior The inside focal point of interest, is the 85 foot cupola, or dome ceiling. Of Romanesque design, the rotunda in the center extends up through four floors, reflecting light from four large semi-circular windows at the base of the dome. The dome ceiling is painted with delicate floral arabesques and gold leaf technique. Circular mezzanines on each floor of the rotunda are balustraded in white marble. English-veined Italian marble decorates the public hall walls as well as the rotunda. Corridor floors and ceilings are laid with varicolored mosaics. Panels are set with marble mosaics in Renaissance patterns. A grand staircase of marble from the first floor opens upward to twin spirals to the second floor. Two original courtrooms on the second and fourth floors are enhanced by deep coved ceilings, colorful murals, and Edwardian globular chandeliers. Saint Jago and San Domingo mahogany complete the first and second stories while quartered oak enhances the remainder of the building. French artist Maurice Ingres was commissioned in the early 1900's to paint 15 wall and ceiling murals. Oil paintings by the artist also include eight presiding judges who were on the bench from incorporation to the time of the 1908, building dedication and other founding fathers of the county. These portraits appear on courtroom friezes within decorative plaster laurel wreaths that favor classical French style, touches with gold leaf technique. Court House Hours & Tours The courthouse may be visited weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Group tours (15 to 35 people) may be arranged in advance by calling (724) 830-3588. Location Greensburg is one hour from downtown Pittsburgh via the Pennsylvania Turnpike; 1. Exit at Irwin 2. Follow Route 30 East to Greensburg
Person of Contact: Vicki Ali
The Freestyle Connection
The Freestyle Connection
To entertain and educate today's youth about bicycle safety, anti-bullying and the importance of staying drug free.
Director: Jon Dowker
To entertain and educate today's youth about bicycle safety, anti-bullying and the importance of staying drug free.
Director: Jon Dowker
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