Portsmouth Courthouse, Greek Revival courthouse in Portsmouth, United States.
The Portsmouth Courthouse spans 78 feet wide by 57 feet deep, featuring a paneled parapet with Doric order entablature supported by plain Greek pilasters.
Built in 1846 as the Norfolk County Courthouse, this governmental building served both Norfolk and Portsmouth jurisdictions until the county relocated to Great Bridge in 1960.
The former judicial building now functions as the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, offering exhibition spaces and cultural programs for the local community.
Located at the intersection of Court and High Streets, the Portsmouth Courthouse maintains its position as a central navigation point in the Olde Towne district.
The structure stands on Prison Square, where public executions occurred before the courthouse construction, marking a transformation from penal ground to judicial center.
Location: Portsmouth
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.83530,-76.30170
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:50
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