Thebes Courthouse 'Doors Open'

Fred Lynch

Saturday, August 18, 2018

The Thebes Courthouse was open for tours Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois as part of the Doors Open Illinois events statewide for the Illinois bicentennial. The courthouse was the Alexander County seat from 1845-1860. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and underwent a major renovation ending in 1976.

The Thebes Courthouse is seen Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
The courtroom of the Thebes Courthouse is seen Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
Renée and Ronald Canup look at a history book of Alexander County families while touring the Thebes Courthouse Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
A display of chairs is seen in the courtroom of the Thebes Courthouse Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)

A collection of books is displayed at the Thebes Courthouse Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
A spinning wheel is on display at the Thebes Courthouse Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
The Mississippi River and railroad bridge are seen from the balcony of the Thebes Courthouse Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
Jo Catherine Smith of the Thebes Historical Society shows the dungeon of the Thebes Courthouse to Andy and Cheryl Constien, left, and Allen Mills during the Doors Open Illinois event at the courthouse in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
The original jail door in the dungeon of the Thebes Courthouse Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)

The Thebes Courthouse is seen in this drone view Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)
The Thebes Courthouse is seen in this drone view Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois. (Fred Lynch)