Genesee County Courthouse - Batavia, NY
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jiggs11
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Historic Courthouse located in downtown Batavia, NY.
Waymark Code: WMMQQX
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2014
Views: 3
The Genesee county courthouse was constructed in 1841. It is a three-story limestone building built in the Greek Revival style. it replaced a wooden structure built near this spot at the turn of the 19th century.
It served as the main location for all business concerning the Holland Purchase lands, then comprising all of present-day western New York State.
Over the years other court buildings have been constructed nearby. However some court business, the County Manager, attorney and the meeting place for the county legislature.
It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
It has received several renovations over the years, most recently in 1999.
Year Built: 1841
Current Use of Building: Courthouse, City Offices.
Level of Courts: Municipal
Architect: Unknown
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1843 - Present
Physical Address:
1 West Main Street
Batavia, N.Y. 14021-0379
Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Related Website: [Web Link]
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