New London County Courthouse

New London County Courthouse

(2013)
Location 70 Huntington St.
New London, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°21′18″N 72°6′1″W / 41.35500°N 72.10028°W / 41.35500; -72.10028Coordinates: 41°21′18″N 72°6′1″W / 41.35500°N 72.10028°W / 41.35500; -72.10028
Built 178
Architect Isaac Fitch (attributed)
Dudley St. Clair Donnelly (1909 addition)
NRHP Reference # 70000705[1]
Added to NRHP October 15, 1970

The New London County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at 70 Huntington Street at the top of State Street in New London, Connecticut. It was built in 1784-86, and its design is attributed to Isaac Fitch.[2] An addition constructed in 1909 was designed by Dudley St. Clair Donnelly.[3]

According to a plaque on the building, the New London County Courthouse is oldest courthouse in Connecticut. The State of Connecticut Superior Court sits there.[4] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

See also

References

  1. National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Downtown New London Historic District"
  3. "Architects & Architecture: Pride of Place: The Architects who transformed New London" on the New London Landmarks website
  4. Plaque on the building


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