National Register of Historic Places

Van Dyne Civic Building

Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Listed
January 21, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001754

About this property

The Van Dyne Civic Building, also known as The Court House, is an historic courthouse building that is located in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Built in 1894, this historic structure is a two-and-one-half-story, rectangular building that measures fifty feet wide and eighty-four feet deep. It has red brick exterior walls and sits on a cut stone foundation. The front facade features an entrance arch reflecting Richardsonian Romanesque-style design influences. It also has pointed gable ends, a bracketed cornice, and two tower at either end of the front facade.The building originally served as a courthouse for the western portion of Bradford County. It also originally housed a bank and insurance company. Court sessions ended in 1923. In 1916, it was purchased by E. Everitt Van Dyne, who deeded it to the school district and refurbished it as a civic center for the community. Over time, it has also housed the post office and library.

Location

Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
41.78639, -76.78588

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Van Dyne Civic Building listed on the National Register?

Van Dyne Civic Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Van Dyne Civic Building?

Van Dyne Civic Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Van Dyne Civic Building?

The period of significance for Van Dyne Civic Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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