Metamorah Courthouse, Illinois

Yes, that's a statue of Abraham Lincoln in front of the courthouse in Metamorah. The Greek Revival courthouse is in the process of being restored.The beautiful square in front of the courthouse is a perfect setting to view the Doric colonnade, whose columns are currently stripped and awaiting new paint.The bell tower is a unique feature, as it is more English Rococo than Greek Revival.I'm always fascinated by the interiors of these buildings, as they're often much more simple than their exteriors. Was that planned, or did they run out of money for the interior?

St. Louis County Lunatic Asylum

This mental health facility once served St. Louis County, long ago before the city seceded.

Old Cathedral

The Old Cathedral sits in bizarre isolation, never intended to sit by itself, but rather buffeted by buildings most of its existence.The only intact survivor of the clearance of the original street grid of St. Louis, it nonetheless is an attractive building.Built in the Greek Revival style, it certainly must have been stunning when first built.There was a wedding going on, so I didn't get a chance to photograph the interior during this trip.