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
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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