Courthouses Courthouses The Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana is one of 36 United States National Historic Landmarks in the state of Indiana. ...more on Wikipedia about "Allen County Courthouse"
The Bombay High Court was inaugurated on August 14, 1862. The work on the present building of the High Court was commenced in April 1871 and completed in November 1878. It was designed by British engineer Col. J.A. Fuller. The first sitting in this building was on January 10, 1879. Architecture: Gothic revival in the Early English style. It is 562 feet long and 189 feet wide. To the west of the central tower are two octagonal towers. The statues of Justice and Mercy are atop this building. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bombay High Court"
The Colusa County Courthouse, in Colusa, California was erected in 1861. This Federal/Classic Revival style building is the oldest remaining courthouse in the Sacramento Valley. The "Southern" style reflects the county's heritage and states' rights sympathies during the American civil war, largely due to the influence of the local newspaper editor Will S. Green. In its early years, the courthouse also served as a center for cultural, social, and religious activities. The courthouse is California Historical Landmark #890. ...more on Wikipedia about "Colusa County Courthouse"
A courthouse is a building that is home to a court. The term is common in North America. In other English speaking countries buildings which house courts are simply called "courts". ...more on Wikipedia about "Courthouse"
The Dubuque County Courthouse is located in Dubuque, Iowa. The current building was built in 1891 to replace an earlier building that was built in 1839. The courthouse is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at Fifth and Central Streets in Dubuque. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dubuque County Courthouse"
The Four Courts in Dublin is the Republic of Ireland's main courts building. The Four Courts are the location of the Supreme Court, High Court, Special Criminal Court and Central Criminal Court of the Republic of Ireland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Four Courts"
The King County Courthouse is the seat of government of King County, Washington. It is located in downtown Seattle, Washington, just north of Pioneer Square. The 1916 structure houses courtrooms for King County Superior Court and Seattle District Court; the offices of the King County Executive, Prosecutor, and Sheriff; the chambers of the King County Council, and other court and county functions. It is located just north of City Hall Park at 516 Third Avenue, between Dilling Way and James Street. ...more on Wikipedia about "King County Courthouse"
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The Lexington History Center in downtown Lexington, Kentucky is the home of the Lexington History Museum, and the Lexington Public Safety Museum. A third museum that will trace the early history of Bluegrass region pharmacies is being established. The building was the Fayette County Courthouse from 1901 to 2001. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lexington History Center"
The Madras High Court, one of the landmarks of the metropolis of Chennai, and believed to be the second largest judicial complex in the world, is located near the Parrys Corner, one of the important central business districts of Chennai. The building of the High Court, an exquisite example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, was built in 1892, under the guidance of the famed architect Henry Irwin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Madras High Court"
Nuremberg Palace of Justice is a building complex in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany which is most famous for being the location of the famous Nuremberg Trials that were held after the Second World War for the "henchmen" of Adolf Hitler, between 1945 and 1949 for those who were still presumed to be alive. The infamous ones who made the appearance were Hermann Göring, Rudolf Hess, Franz von Papen (Vice-Chancellor under Hitler, acquitted), Arthur Seyss-Inquart (Austrian Chancellor, Nazi Commissioner, hanged) and Joachim von Ribbentrop (Foreign Minister, hanged). It is a commonly known fact that Göring was not hanged as planned, but instead committed suicide by taking a cyanide pill smuggled into his cell. He was later quoted in his suicide notes that "being hanged is not appropriate for a man of [his] status". ...more on Wikipedia about "Nuremberg Palace of Justice"
The Old Harrison Countny Courthouse is located in the center of Whetstone Square in Marshall, Texas and is one of the most famous and admired buildings in Texas. It is the signature landmark of Marshall and is frequently used to represent East Texas in travel literature. ...more on Wikipedia about "Old Harrison County Courthouse (Texas)"
The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, often simply called the "Vanderburgh County Courthouse," was once the center of Vanderburgh County government. Construction started in the Spring of 1888, was completed in November of 1890, and was ready for occupancy by county government in early 1891. It sits in the heart of downtown Evansville. ...more on Wikipedia about "Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse"
The Ottawa Courthouse ( French: Palais de justice d'Ottawa) is an Ontario provincial courthouse in Ottawa, Ontario. It is the main provincial court for the Ottawa area, and as such handles most of the region's legal affairs. The building is home to small claims, family, criminal, district, and the Ottawa branch of the Ontario Supreme Court. It is also home to the local land registry office. Some 1,000 people use the nine storey building each day. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ottawa Courthouse"
Palais de Justice (literally Palace of Justice) is French for "Hall of Justice," and is the name commonly given to courthouses in French-speaking countries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Palais de Justice"
The Paris Hall of Justice (Palais de Justice de Paris) is located in the Île de la Cité in central Paris, France. ...more on Wikipedia about "Paris Hall of Justice"
The Ventura County Courthouse, located in Ventura, California, was designed in 1910 by one of the early pioneers of architecture in Southern California: Albert C. Martin, Sr. Dedicated in July 1913, the structure is an outstanding example of neo-classical architecture, a style prevalent in the United States at the turn of the century. The courthouse is an extremely well-proportioned building, and is rich in detail and materials not likely to be found elsewhere in the Southern California area. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ventura County Courthouse"
York County Court House is a major court in Toronto and located behind Osgoode Hall. It was built in the 1967 at 393 University Avenue north of Queen Street. It was York County Courts from 1967- 1980, then for Toronto since 1980. Today it is home to Superior Court of Justice - Estates Division. ...more on Wikipedia about "York County Court House"
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