Downtown Huntsville has been home to numerous buildings over the years, including four courthouses in the middle of the square. From gilded eagles to Greek temples to wild animals on the square to the ultimate space-race era modernism, join me on a journey through the drama and design choices of the courthouses of Madison County, Alabama.

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This episode is sponsored by WeAreHuntsville (wearehuntsville.com, @WeAreHuntsville on social)