Second Tompkins County Courthouse

Second Tompkins County Courthouse, also known as Old Courthouse, is a historic courthouse located at 121 E. Court Street in Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York. It is a two-story, 57 feet by 75 feet rectangular building with a three-story tower. The building is built of red brick, covered with stucco, over a stone foundation. The tower contains a belfry with a pointed arch opening on each of the four sides. It was built in 1854 and has a notable open timber roof.[2]

Second Tompkins County Courthouse
Location121 E. Court St., Ithaca, New York
Coordinates42°26′31″N 76°32′48″W
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1854
ArchitectMaurice, John F.
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.71000562[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 18, 1971

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Stephen W. Jacobs (July 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Second Tompkins County Courthouse". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-10.See also: "Accompanying five photos".


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