New Haven County Courthouse
New Haven County Courthouse, County courthouse in Downtown New Haven, Connecticut.
Description
The New Haven County Courthouse is a county courthouse in Downtown New Haven built from white Vermont marble at 121 Elm Street. The structure displays Greek Revival characteristics with three stories, Ionic porticos, and a rectangular principal mass.
History
The building was completed in 1917 and has served as an institutional anchor for the region's legal system since then. Its placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 recognized its architectural and historical importance.
Culture
The courthouse serves as a place where the community's legal past remains present in its daily operations and courtrooms. Visitors can observe how it continues to function as an active center of the local justice system.
Practical
This is an active courthouse building, so portions are open to the public though security measures and ongoing court operations apply. Visitors should plan to be respectful of proceedings and expect potential access restrictions to certain areas.
Did you know?
The facade is marked by significant sculptures by J. Massey Rhind that represent abstract concepts such as Justice and Progress. These artistic details add an extra layer of visual and symbolic meaning to the functional building.
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