Imperial County is named for the Imperial Valley which took its name from the Imperial Land Company.
Created: August 7, 1907
County Seat:
El Centro 1907 – present
County Courthouse – El Centro
Location: 939 West Main Street / South 9th Street
Built: 1924 – 1925
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: Donald W Wells & Ralph Swearingen
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces north and is a two story gray concrete structure. The north front has a portico supported by six large stone Doric columns. Above the columns is a wide header with cornice and decorative patterns. The entrance is recessed. The east and west wings are lower. The building was damaged in the 1973 earthquake.
County Administration – El Centro
Location: 939 West Main Street / South 9th Street
Built: 1981 – 1982
Style: Modern
Architect: The Blurock Partnership
Contractor: C A Warsen Construction
Description: The building faces south and is a two story concrete, glass and steel structure. The south front has a central entrance with cement canopy supported by cement pillars. Over the entrance is a large window. Windows run along the first story only.
Courthouses:
N – Riverside County
E – La Paz County, Arizona and Yuma County, Arizona
W – San Diego County
Photos taken 2008 and 2013