National Register of Historic Places

Manatee County Courthouse

Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida
Listed
June 10, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000676

About this property

The Manatee County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West, in Bradenton, Florida. On June 11, 1998, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse was built in 1912 by the Falls City Construction Company and has a neo-classical architectural style. The building was designed to house all county offices, courtrooms, meeting rooms and the county jail. There were additions made to the building in 1927 and 1966. The courthouse initially had a dome that was removed in 1925 because it was a fire hazard. The building serves the office for the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller. Media related to Manatee County Courthouse at Wikimedia Commons

Location

1115 Manatee Ave. W
Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida
27.49461, -82.57291

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Manatee County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Manatee County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Manatee County Courthouse?

Manatee County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Manatee County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Manatee County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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