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    Lincoln County Courthouse

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    Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse

    Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse

    5.0(2 reviews)
    62.6 mi

    The materials that compose the Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse are humble - poured…read moreconcrete, stainless steel - however its expression isn't in the opulence of materials (as in historic courthouses) but rather how they form spaces and give way to natural light. Like the new San Francisco Federal Building this courthouse, although a seemingly self-indulgent expression of the architect Thom Mayne's design biases, is really a rational response to the function of the building, its environmental conditions (nearby flooding river, light orientations, wind, and climate) and the urban landscape of which it is a part. This particular building has the added responsibility to be symbolic as it is a functional representation of the justice system. Additionally it is situated in an obviously moribund site giving it the opportunity to act as a catalyst for future development in the area. It is interesting to note that one half of one percent of federal building cost is allocated for art in the building to be created by living American artists. This art is most often commissioned for the building and the artist works closely with the architect to integrate the art with the architecture. I was particularly impressed with the art in the Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse which includes: Sean Healy's "Jury Pool", a series of glass polka dots affixed to the glass doors of the jury assembly room; Installation artist Matthew Ritchie's "Stare Decisis", a steel sculpture which sits on the second floor exterior of the building and emulates the nearby Willamette River as well as complementary work "Life, Liberty and Pursuit" composed of huge light boxes that shift as you walk by them; Photographer Kristin Timken's "Witness" a series of pinhole photographs of Oregon's landscape. NOTES: This is a public building which means anyone is free to visit as long as you show a government-issued photo id and pass through a magnotometer (like those at the airport) No cameras allowed inside First LEED Gold US courthouse (a rating based on five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality) CONCLUSION: The Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse in Eugene, Oregon is yet another fine example of Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Thom Mayne's commitment to design excellence. His thoroughly rational responses to the function of the building and surrounding environmental circumstances have allowed him to create a courthouse that will be admired for generations.

    Miriam w. summed up the place pretty well, though I would not characterize the materials or their…read moreexpression as humble, modern yes. Overall pretty daring architecture for Eugene, everyone seems to have an opinion, love it or hate it. Hopefully this starts the development march to reconnect downtown with the river. The artwork inside is hit or miss but worth checking out.

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    Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse - 5 Hour parking off Ferry Street, in front of the main entrance of the courthouse. Just a tip:)

    5 Hour parking off Ferry Street, in front of the main entrance of the courthouse. Just a tip:)

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    Polk County Sheriff's Office

    Polk County Sheriff's Office

    3.7(3 reviews)
    41.3 mi

    The Polk County Sheriff Office is the main law enforcement agency to operate in Polk County. They…read morerun the county jail. The office handle's concealed handgun license. The Polk County Sheriff's Office Civil Division responds to all legal processes directed to the Sheriff, including, but not limited to: Writs of Execution (Real and Personal Property Sales), Evictions, notice, provisional and enforcement processes, and various other court orders/documents. Due to a budget shortfall, Sheriff Wolfe has reduced patrol hours. The Polk County Sheriff's Office doesn't any officers on duty from 10 p.m. until noon the next day

    Now that I live in a large city, it's funny to think back on the time I spent in polk county. The…read moreway I got pulled over for every minor infraction, searched, harassed for riding my bike on the sidewalk even though there were no bike lanes. I didn't live in Polk county for very long, but that's where I received every speeding ticket I've ever gotten. I literally go one for going 9 miles over the limit on I5 on a sunny day with no traffic, that's how ridiculous this department is. It gets worse. I used to own a house in Independence, I was hosting a BBQ on a saturday night, somehow we got a noise complaint. The officer who responded opened my gate and walked into my yard, started Carding my guests, when we asked him if that was legal (Its not) He told us he could search the entire house if he wanted to. We all complied to get him to leave, and eventually he did. But that's who these people are, that's what this department is. It's a nasty group of power crazy animals who will make money off of you any way they can. At least thats what it was when I lived there 5 years ago.

    Lincoln County Courthouse - courthouses - Updated May 2026

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