Aroostook County Courthouse and Jail
Aroostook County Courthouse and Jail, County courthouse and jail in Houlton, United States.
The Aroostook County Courthouse features a rectangular brick structure with a mansard roof and a clock-mounted cupola at its center point.
Constructed in 1859, the courthouse underwent major expansions in 1895 and 1928, with each renovation repositioning the central cupola to maintain symmetry.
The building represents the establishment of formal legal institutions in northern Maine during the period of border disputes with New Brunswick.
Located on Court Street in central Houlton, the courthouse continues to function as an administrative center for Aroostook County legal proceedings.
The structure combines elements of Colonial Revival and Italianate architecture, featuring paired columns, round-arch windows, and a bell-shaped mansard roof.
Location: Houlton
Inception: 1859
Architects: Gridley James Fox Bryant, Wilfred E. Mansur
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture, Italianate architecture
Address: Court Street
GPS coordinates: 46.12472,-67.83972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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