Bronx County Courthouse, County courthouse in Melrose, The Bronx, United States.
Bronx County Courthouse is a nine-story limestone structure with a granite base located at 851 Grand Concourse, featuring four identical facades and an interior courtyard. The building functions as the primary judicial center with multiple courtrooms distributed across its floors.
The building was constructed between 1931 and 1934 and received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1983. It was built during the Depression era as part of the Bronx's infrastructure development and modernization.
Veterans Memorial Hall contains four large murals by James Monroe Hewlett that depict key moments in the Bronx's past, including Jonas Bronck's arrival in 1639.
The building is accessible during court hours and visitors must follow security procedures upon entry. Be aware that active court proceedings take place inside, so certain areas may have restricted access.
The building's exterior displays sculptures created by three renowned artists: Charles Keck, George Holburn Snowden, and Joseph Kiselewski. These works add artistic distinction to the structure beyond its function as a courthouse.
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