Courthouse Place facts for kids
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Cook County Criminal Court Building
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The south (front) and east side of the building. Photo from the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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| Location | 54 West Hubbard Street Chicago, Illinois |
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| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | Otto H. Matz |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 84000281 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 13, 1984 |
Courthouse Place, also known as the Cook County Criminal Court Building, is a historic building in Chicago. It is located at 54 West Hubbard Street in the Near North Side area. This building was designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
Today, Courthouse Place is an office building. However, it was originally a very important courthouse. The famous architect Otto H. Matz designed it. It was finished in 1893. This new building replaced an older courthouse from 1874 on the same spot. The older building was where important events like the Haymarket Affair trials took place. The complex also included the Cook County Jail. By the 1920s, the jail was very crowded. The courtrooms were also very busy with many cases.
For its first 35 years, Courthouse Place was home to the Cook County Criminal Courts. Many important trials happened here. The building was recognized for its history and design. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1984. Later, it was named a Chicago Landmark on June 9, 1993.
In 1929, the Criminal Courts moved out of the building. The Cook County Jail also moved. After that, the Chicago Board of Health and other city offices used the building. Over the years, the building was not well cared for. In 1985, a private company, Friedman Properties, Ltd, bought it. They worked to restore and update the building. They called it "Courthouse Place." This project later grew to include other historic buildings nearby.
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A Historic Chicago Building
Courthouse Place stands as a reminder of Chicago's past. Its unique design makes it special. The building shows the architectural style popular in the late 1800s. It was built to last and serve the growing city.
From Courthouse to Offices
The building's purpose has changed over time. It started as a place for justice. Then, it housed city health services. Now, it is a modern office space. This change shows how old buildings can be given new life. Its restoration helped save a piece of history.
A Landmark Building
Being a Chicago Landmark means the building is protected. It is important to the city's heritage. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places also highlights its national importance. These titles help people appreciate its history and design.
Images for kids
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The post-Great Chicago Fire Cook County Criminal Courthouse (1874 - 1892), which was replaced by the present structure at the same site
See also
In Spanish: Courthouse Place para niños
