Bradford County Courthouse

 courthouse, historical building

The Courthouse (1897). This handsome courthouse was built in 1897 and occupies its own block formed by two narrow side streets. It reflects a variety of styles; the long arched windows and rough stone facing over all but the front suggest Romanesque. Williams calls the style Renaissance Revival; although the large dome, the cruciform shape, and when it was built indicate Beaux Arts influences also. The projected front is very handsome with the smaller end windows and square arches a nice touch to lessen the monotony of everything looking the same. The statue atop the dome is "Lady Justice" holding her scales.

The rear projects somewhat farther than the front and sides in diminishing sections. There is a small brick building on the courthouse grounds at rear which is older than the courthouse; it can be seen on the map called County Offices. The large Civil War memorial in front dates from the early 1900s.

www.mapsofpa.com/countyseatsa.htm
www.bradfordcountypa.org/

301 Main Street, Towanda PA 18848;
phone: 570-265-1727.