Guilford County Courthouse, County courthouse in Greensboro, United States.
The Guilford County Courthouse is a five-story rectangular Renaissance Revival building in Greensboro, designed by architect Harry Barton and built between 1918 and 1920. It has a rusticated raised basement, fluted Ionic pilasters on the upper three stories, a stone balustrade, and a shallow pedimented hexastyle portico.
The courthouse was built in the early years of the 20th century, reflecting the architectural movement of that era with classical design elements. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places because it represents an important example of North Carolina's legal and administrative infrastructure from that period.
The building has shaped the heart of Greensboro for generations as a place where residents handle their legal matters and record important life events like marriages. It stands as a community hub where everyday questions about justice and rights are addressed.
The courthouse stands at the center of the county complex in downtown Greensboro, where the old and new courthouses are combined. Visitors enter the 1918–1920 building through the hexastyle portico facing the street; the raised rusticated basement and shallow steps mean the main floor is reached by stair or ramp.
The building's 1918–1920 design by architect Harry Barton includes a rusticated raised basement, fluted Ionic pilasters on the upper three stories, a stone balustrade and a shallow pedimented hexastyle portico. Since 1974 it has formed part of the county complex combining the old and new courthouses.
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