National Register of Historic Places

Long Island City Courthouse Complex

New York, Queens County, New York
Listed
September 25, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001776

About this property

The Long Island City Courthouse is located at 25-10 Court Square in Long Island City, Queens, New York City. It formerly housed Criminal Court, County Court, the District Attorney staff, and the county sheriff's office. Today the Courthouse is another home to the Civil Term of Supreme Court, Queens County, which also sits in Jamaica. The courthouse was originally built in 1874 to a design by architect George Hathorne, and was remodeled and enlarged by Peter M. Coco in 1904. It was considered to be one of the most important buildings in Queens County. The Long Island City Courthouse complex was designated a New York City landmark in 1976, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.

Location

25-10 Court Sq.
New York, Queens County, New York
40.74595, -73.94304

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

45th Road-Court House Square Station (Dual System IRT)
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0.1 mi
Hunters Point Historic District
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0.2 mi
US Post Office-Long Island City
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0.3 mi
Strecker Memorial Laboratory
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0.9 mi
City Hospital
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0.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Kip's Bay
1776Revolutionary War
1.4 mi

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When was Long Island City Courthouse Complex listed on the National Register?

Long Island City Courthouse Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Long Island City Courthouse Complex?

Long Island City Courthouse Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Long Island City Courthouse Complex?

The period of significance for Long Island City Courthouse Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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