Broome County Courthouse

Broome County Courthouse
Broome County Courthouse, December 2008
Location: Court St., Binghamton, New York
Area: 4.5 acres (1.8 ha)
Built: 1897
Architect: Perry, Isaac G.; Leonard, Miles
Architectural style: Classical Revival
Governing body: Local
NRHP Reference#: 73001164[1]
Added to NRHP: May 22, 1973

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]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ Steven S. Levy (April 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Broome County Courthouse". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=776. Retrieved 2009-11-10.  See also: "Accompanying photo". http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=777. 
  3. ^ 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. http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=788. Retrieved 2009-11-10. 

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