1724 Chester Courthouse
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The Chester Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Chester, Pennsylvania that served as the Chester County courthouse from 1724 to 1789, the Delaware County courthouse from 1789 to 1850 and the City Hall for the city of Chester. It was built in 1724 and is the oldest public building still standing in the United States.[3]
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Chester Courthouse | |
Location | Avenue of the States St. below 5th St., Chester, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 39.8478°N 75.3599°W / 39.8478; -75.3599 |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1724 (1724) |
Architect | Brazer, Clarence |
NRHP reference No. | 71000702[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 27, 1971 |
Designated PHMC | May 14, 1954[2] |
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