Broome County Courthouse

Broome County Courthouse

Broome County Courthouse, December 2008
Location Court St., Binghamton, New York
Coordinates 42°5′53″N 75°54′42″W / 42.09806°N 75.91167°W / 42.09806; -75.91167Coordinates: 42°5′53″N 75°54′42″W / 42.09806°N 75.91167°W / 42.09806; -75.91167
Area 4.5 acres (1.8 ha)
Built 1897
Architect Perry, Isaac G.; Leonard, Miles
Architectural style Classical Revival
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 12-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]

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