Suffolk County Courthouse, County courthouse in Pemberton Square, Boston, United States.
The Suffolk County Courthouse is a granite courthouse on Pemberton Square spanning six stories with arched openings in an elevated basement level. The facade displays characteristic Second Empire features with substantial window arrangements across each floor.
The design came from George Albert Clough, Boston's first city architect, and the building opened in 1893. An expansion in 1909 added a French-style roof that modified the original appearance.
The building serves as a working courthouse where judges and lawyers conduct trials and hearings throughout the week. Visitors experience the formal atmosphere created by marble staircases and tall ceilings in the public galleries.
The building is located downtown Boston and is easily reached by public transportation. Be aware that security procedures apply at the entrance and some areas are restricted from public access.
The building was renamed John Adams Courthouse in 2002 to honor one of America's founding figures. This renaming connects the state's legal history directly with an important founding leader.
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