National Register of Historic Places

Second Tompkins County Courthouse

Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
Listed
March 17, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000562

About this property

Second Tompkins County Courthouse, also known as Old Courthouse, is a historic courthouse located at 121 E. Court Street in Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York. It is the oldest building still standing in the county. It is a two-story, 57 feet by 75 feet rectangular building with a three-story tower. The building is built of red brick, covered with stucco, over a stone foundation. The tower contains a belfry with a pointed arch opening on each of the four sides. It was built in 1854 and has a notable open timber roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The Tompkins County Legislature meets in the building and calls it the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building.

Location

121 E. Court St.
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
42.44192, -76.54626

Categories

ENGINEERINGPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Second Tompkins County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Second Tompkins County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Second Tompkins County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Second Tompkins County Courthouse?

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

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