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Long Island City Courthouse

1874 establishments in New York (state)Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York CityGovernment buildings completed in 1874Government buildings in Queens, New YorkLong Island City
National Register of Historic Places in Queens, New YorkNew York City Designated Landmarks in Queens, New YorkRenaissance Revival architecture in New York City
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The Long Island City Courthouse is located at 25-10 Court Square in Long Island City, Queens, New York City. It formerly housed Criminal Court, County Court, the District Attorney staff, and the county sheriff's office. Today the Courthouse is another home to the Civil Term of Supreme Court, Queens County, which also sits in Jamaica. The courthouse was originally built in 1874 to a design by architect George Hathorne, and was remodeled and enlarged by Peter M. Coco in 1904. It was considered to be one of the most important buildings in Queens County. The Long Island City Courthouse complex was designated a New York City landmark in 1976, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.

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Long Island City Courthouse
Court Square, New York Queens

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Long Island City Branch New York State Supreme Court

Court Square 25-10
11101 New York, Queens
New York, United States
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