Bronx Borough Courthouse, Beaux-Arts courthouse in Melrose, The Bronx, United States.
The Bronx Borough Courthouse is a granite Beaux-Arts structure at the intersection of Third Avenue and 161st Street, featuring grand staircases and stained glass windows. The interior displays crafted details and refined proportions throughout its spaces.
The building was completed between 1905 and 1914 and initially housed the Supreme and County Courts for Bronx County. After the Bronx County Courthouse opened in 1934, the structure transitioned to other uses.
The front entrance features a notable statue of Lady Justice sculpted by Jules Edouard Roiné that embodies principles of law and fairness. This figure shapes how visitors experience the building when they arrive.
The building sits in a central location near the IRT Third Avenue elevated subway station, making it accessible to visitors from across the borough. Its position at a major intersection makes it straightforward to locate and reach.
The structure changed hands multiple times after its 1996 auction and today carries a significantly higher market value than its auction price. This appreciation reflects its growing importance to the neighborhood.
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