Providence County Courthouse, County courthouse and skyscraper in College Hill, Providence, United States
The Providence County Courthouse rises 216 feet above Benefit Street with its red brick facade and limestone trim in Georgian Revival style.
The courthouse opened in 1930, replacing previous judicial buildings on the site that dated back to a 1723 town house structure.
The building houses both the Rhode Island Supreme Court and Providence County Superior Court, making it central to the state's judicial system.
Located at 250 Benefit Street, the seven-floor courthouse maintains regular business hours and requires security screening for all visitors.
The structure ranks as the eleventh tallest building in Providence while maintaining architectural harmony with the surrounding historical neighborhood.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1930
Architects: Jackson, Robertson & Adams
Floors above the ground: 7
GPS coordinates: 41.82568,-71.40728
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:07
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