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Leadership Otsego County 2022
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The brick courthouse in downtown Gaylord was built in 1891. The land was donated by Orlando M. Barnes, secretary of the railroad company.  However, if the property was no longer used for county purposes, it would revert to Mr. Barnes or his heirs. Seventy-six years later, the brick building was torn down and replaced in 1967 with the City/County Building.

Claude's father, Claude Shannon, Sr., was the Otsego County Probate Judge for 12 years. His office and courtroom were in this building.

Band concerts were held on the courthouse lawn. Claude jr. was in the Gaylord City Band and played the E flat alto horn.


The Otsego County Courthouse 1891 - 1967

Window, Sky, Plant, Building

Gaylord City Band in front of the band shell located on the courthouse lawn

Sky, Standing, Black-and-white, Style

Claude Shannon in his band uniform

Musical instrument, Brass instrument, Wind instrument, Musician