Broome County Courthouse

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
Broome County Courthouse, December 2008
Broome County Courthouse is located in New York
Broome County Courthouse
Broome County Courthouse is located in the United States
Broome County Courthouse
Interactive map showing the location of Brooke County Courthouse
LocationCourt St., Binghamton, New York
Coordinates42°5′53″N 75°54′42″W
Area4.5 acres (1.8 ha)
Built1897
ArchitectPerry, Isaac G.; Leonard, Miles
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.73001164[1]
Added to NRHPMay 22, 1973

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

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  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. 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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