Tweed Courthouse

The Tweed Courthouse is the nickname for the Old New York County Courthouse. It was built in the American Victorian style with funds obtained by its namesake, the American politician William Marcy "Boss" Tweed. The courthouse is located at 52 Chambers Street.

Constructed from 1861-1872 by the architect John Kellum and Thomas Little, it is the second oldest government building in Manhattan after the City Hall. However construction was interrupted when the crimes committed by Tweed and the "Tammany Hall" dynasty were disclosed to the public.

Tweed Courthouse, New York City
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The courthouse was eventually completed by architect Leopold Eidlitz who added the rear wing and interior renovations from 1877-1881. The building was designated as a New York City Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Recent restoration work were carried out in 2001 for historic preservation of the building.

The Tweed Courthouse was replaced by the present New York County Courthouse in 1926. Today the Tweed Courthouse is occupied by the New York City Department of Education.

Getting there

Take the 4, 5, 6 or 6X train to the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Subway Station and walk a short distance from there going westward on Chamber Street. The building is on the left side of the street.

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