The architect, Mr. Richardson, designed the Allegheny County Courthouse with a huge hole in the center, like a doughnut, so there could be many more windows to bring light into the building. You’ll see a fountain and place to sit and relax in that huge space today. It’s called the Courthouse Courtyard.
When the Courthouse opened in 1888, how was the courtyard used?

as a place for horses to get a drink and for horses and wagons to park

as a place for workers to party

as a place for cars to park
Correct!
Wrong! there were no cars in Pittsburgh in 1888

Courtyard and fountain
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