Broome County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. It is a massive 2+1⁄2-story structure, built on a raised foundation, in the form of a Latin Cross and topped with an elegant copper dome. Originally constructed in 1897–1898 in a "T" shape, the south wing was added in 1916–1917 to form the cross. It was designed by noted New York State architect Isaac G. Perry.[2] The courthouse is located within the boundaries of the Court Street Historic District.[3]
Broome County Courthouse | |
Location | Court St., Binghamton, New York |
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Coordinates | 42°5′53″N 75°54′42″W / 42.09806°N 75.91167°W |
Area | 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) |
Built | 1897 |
Architect | Perry, Isaac G.; Leonard, Miles |
Architectural style | Classical Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 73001164[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 22, 1973 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Steven S. Levy (April 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Broome County Courthouse". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-10. See also: "Accompanying photo".
- ^ Mark L. Peckham (July 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Court Street Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
External links
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- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NY-5617, "Broome County Courthouse, Court Street, Binghamton, Broome County, NY", 6 data pages
- Broome County, New York