Otsego County Courthouse

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Otsego County Courthouse
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Front elevation of the Otsego County Courthouse, July, 2014
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Location193 Main St., Cooperstown, New York
Coordinates 42°42′3″N74°55′48″W / 42.70083°N 74.93000°W / 42.70083; -74.93000 Coordinates: 42°42′3″N74°55′48″W / 42.70083°N 74.93000°W / 42.70083; -74.93000
Arealess than one acre
Built1880
ArchitectRussell, Archimedes
NRHP reference No. 72000902 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 20, 1972

Otsego County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York. It is a 2+12-story, brick-and-stone structure on a foundation of coursed ashlar. It was designed by Archimedes Russell (1840–1915) and built in 1880. It features a gable roof, projecting pavilions, and a tower with supporting pavilion and overhanging top stage. The front facade of the building is dominated by a large stained glass window. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Lenore M. Rennenkampf (April 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Herkimer County Courthouse". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-06-14.See also: "Accompanying three photos".

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