Onondaga County Courthouse - Syracuse, NY - Courthouses on Waymarking.com

The Onondaga County Courthouse is located on the city block outlined by Montgomery, Jefferson, and State Streets on the Eastern edge of Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse.


This beautiful building, designed by local architect Archimedes Russell, was built between 1904-07 in the beaux-arts architectural style; this neo-classical style was popular for government buildings in the US between 1880 and 1920. In 1980, the building was listed in the NRHP registry. The Columbus Circle/Montgomery Street historical area of Syracuse is very beautiful and worth visiting!

The courthouse serves as both the Onondaga County and the New York State 5th Judical Courts.



Emporis - (visit link)
Onondaga County History - (visit link)
History of Onondaga Family Court History - (visit link)
Restoration Article - (visit link)
NRHP Wiki Entry - (visit link)

Year Built: 1904-1907 Current Use of Building: Onondaga County and New York State 5th Judicial District Courts Level of Courts: State/Provincial Architect: MG Architects, Archimedes Russell, Melvin L. King Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1907-present Physical Address: Onondaga County Courthouse 401 Montgomery Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Related Website: [Web Link]

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