National Register of Historic Places

Rockaway Courthouse

Rockaway Beach, Queens County, New York
Listed
February 5, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13001155

About this property

Rockaway Courthouse is a historic courthouse located in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Queens County, New York. It was built in 1931, and is a three-story plus basement, steel frame and limestone, V-shaped building in the Classical Revival style. It consists of a tall central core with flanking courtroom wings. The front facade features an ornate Greek style entrance portico. It served as a local Municipal and Magistrate's Court and was last used as a civic building in 1962. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. Today the building is being reconstructed as a medical center.

Location

90-01 Beach Channel Dr.
Rockaway Beach, Queens County, New York
40.59099, -73.81535

Categories

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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 Rockaway Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Rockaway Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Rockaway Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Rockaway Courthouse?

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

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