Fairfield County Courthouse
Fairfield County Courthouse, County courthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut
The brick and granite structure exhibits Richardsonian Romanesque design with a six-story tower, round-arch bays, and crenellated turrets at its corners.
Built in 1888 after Bridgeport outbid Norwalk for the courthouse location, with P.T. Barnum leading the effort by offering $150,000 for its construction.
The courthouse serves as a central element of the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District, representing late 19th-century civic architecture.
Located at 172 Golden Hill Street, the courthouse continues to handle various court cases while excluding the most serious criminal matters.
The building features intricate masonry work combining brick exterior with brownstone and terra cotta trim, set upon a high ashlar granite foundation.
Location: Connecticut
Architects: Warren R. Briggs
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
GPS coordinates: 41.18056,-73.19111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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