The Italian Palladian cupola is one feature of the Courthouse that is not of the Greek Revival style.  The arched "window" is called Palladian and was named after Andrea Palladio, an Italian Renaissance architect.  Housed inside the cupola is the cast bronze bell that dates back to 1858.

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