Broome_County_Courthouse

Broome County Courthouse

Broome County Courthouse

United States historic place

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]

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

References

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. [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. Retrieved 2009-11-10. See also: "Accompanying photo".
  3. [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. Archived from the original on 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
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