Worcester County Courthouse - Worcester MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 16.252 W 071° 48.005
19T E 269080 N 4683647
Built between 1843 and 1845, the Courthouse was expanded in 1898/99 and that appears to be its last renovation.
Waymark Code: WMHYPV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2013
Views: 4
Worcester County Courthouse was built between 1843 and 1845. The front façade was changed in 1898-99 and an addition was added in 1878. The courthouse occupies a site which served as the county seat since it's formation since 1731. It is a large granite structure, mainly Greek Revival in style. The front is symmetrical, with a centered entranceway which is recessed behind four columns. In 1878 a small addition was added to the courthouse. Because of growth a major expansion was completed in 1898-99. The was a design competition held in 1897, which Jacques & Rantoul of Boston won the commission. The façade underwent a drastic face lift. Today the courthouse looks like this was the last renovation.
Year Built: 1843
Current Use of Building: Idle
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Ammi B Young, Stephen Earle, Andrews Jaques & Rantoul
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1845 - 2007
Physical Address:
2 Main St, Worcester, MA
Hours:
Closed
Related Website: Not listed
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