Norfolk County Courthouse

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Norfolk County Courthouse
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°14′55″N 71°10′36″W / 42.24861, -71.17667Coordinates: 42°14′55″N 71°10′36″W / 42.24861, -71.17667
Built/Founded: 1827
Architect: Willard,Solomon
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival
Designated as NHL: November 28, 1972
Added to NRHP: November 28, 1972
NRHP Reference#: 72001312

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Governing body: Local

The Norfolk County Courthouse is a National Historic Landmark at 650 High Street in Dedham, Massachusetts.

The Greek Revival courthouse was built in 1827 with modifications by Solomon Willard. It was the site of the famous Sacco-Vanzetti trial. The courthouse was added to the National Historic Register in 1972.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
  2. ^ NHL listing info
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