Old Lehigh County Courthouse (Allentown, Pennsylvania)

 courthouse, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places

The Courthouse (1864). Allentown has two courthouses across the street from each other, both in use. The original courthouse was built in 1817 and its look is preserved in this view . It was completely rebuilt in the 1860s, using much of the same stone, in an Italianate style with tower. The front is quite attractive with a Palladian window over an unusual oval doorway. Incongruous additions in both brick and stone were added to the rear early in the 20th century.

The present modern eight story courthouse (to the east) was dedicated in 1965, and was completely renovated in 2006. It is in the Modern office building style with the only decoration an attractive relief sculpture left of the entrance.

www.mapsofpa.com/countyseatsd.htm
www.lccpa.org/

523 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101;
phone: 610-782-3000.