About this property
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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001164. It was listed on May 21, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Broome County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Broome County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Broome County Courthouse?
Broome County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Broome County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Broome County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Broome County Courthouse?
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