Potter County Courthouse (Pennsylvania)

The Potter County Courthouse is the primary government building of Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the Coudersport Historic District in the Potter county seat of Coudersport, it was added the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1975. The courthouse is a Greek Revival structure with some Victorian elements blended into it.

Potter County Courthouse
Potter County Courthouse (Pennsylvania) is located in Pennsylvania
Potter County Courthouse (Pennsylvania)
Map
Interactive map showing the location of Potter County Courthouse
LocationEast 2nd Street,
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Coordinates41°46′28″N 78°1′14″W / 41.77444°N 78.02056°W / 41.77444; -78.02056
Built1851
ArchitectWilliam Bell
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Part ofCoudersport Historic District (ID85000997)
NRHP reference No.75001664[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1975
Designated CPMay 9, 1985

History

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The Potter County Courthouse was designed by William Bell of Warren County, with the construction beginning in 1851 and being completed in 1853.[2] In 1888, the roof of the courthouse was altered, leading to controversary over the "squandering" of tax money on a relatively new courthouse.[2] The courthouse was renovated by the Civil Works Administration in the winter of 1933–34.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Currin, Robert K; David M. Berman (October 1974). "Potter County Courthouse" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 11, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2009.