Passaic County Court House facts for kids
The Passaic County Court House is a group of important buildings in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson is the main city, or county seat, for Passaic County, New Jersey. This means it's where the county government does most of its work. These buildings are where courts are held and where many county offices are located.
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Historic Buildings of Passaic County
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Passaic County Court House and United States Custom House and Post Office Historic District
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 Location in Passaic County, New Jersey
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 73-87, 63-65 Hamilton Street Paterson, NJ 07505 |
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| Architectural style | Beaux Arts, Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 15000443 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 21, 2015 |
The Old Passaic County Court House and its Annex are two very old and important buildings. You can find them on Hamilton Street in Paterson.
The Old Court House: A Look Back
The main Old Passaic County Court House was built between 1898 and 1903. It was designed by an architect named Samuel Burrage Reed. The building shows off a style called Classical Revival architecture. This style often uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings, making it look grand and official.
The Annex: From Post Office to County Office
The Court House Annex was built in 1899. It first served as the United States Post Office for the area. This building was designed by Fred Wesley Wentworth in a style known as Dutch Baroque Revival. This style often features fancy decorations and curved shapes.
In 1936, Passaic County bought the building. It was then renamed the Passaic County Administration Building. It became an important part of the county's offices, right next to the main courthouse.
Becoming Historic Landmarks
In October 2012, these old buildings were recognized as very special. They were considered important enough to be added to both the state and national lists of historic places.
To help with this, the state gave $20,000 to prepare the paperwork. The main entrance of the old courthouse, which needed repairs, was fixed up and reopened in 2014. Finally, in 2015, both buildings were officially listed as historic places.
Modern Passaic County Buildings
Passaic County also has newer buildings to handle its growing needs.
The Current Court House
The main Passaic County Court House building today is located at 77 Hamilton Street. It was built in 1968. This building was constructed to hold the county's courts and many of its administrative offices.
The New Administration Building
A newer Passaic County Administration Building was built in 1994. It is located at 401 Grand Street. This modern building helps house even more of the county's important offices and services.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Passaic para niños
