Essex County Courthouse

Essex County Courthouse
Essex County Courthouse is located in Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County Courthouse
Essex County Courthouse is located in New Jersey
Essex County Courthouse
Essex County Courthouse is located in the United States
Essex County Courthouse
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Location50 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Coordinates40°44′14″N 74°10′44″W / 40.737201°N 74.178822°W / 40.737201; -74.178822
Area1.2 acres (0.49 ha)
Built1904 (1904)
ArchitectCass Gilbert
Architectural styleRenaissance
NRHP reference No.75001135[1]
No parameter No.1246[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 26, 1975
Designated No parameterMarch 26, 1975

The Essex County Courthouse is located at the Essex County Government Complex in Newark, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1904 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1975, for its significance in art and architecture.[1][3]

The building, designed by Cass Gilbert, has a four-story rotunda topped with a Tiffany skylight. It features artwork from some of the most well known artists of the American Renaissance period[4] including Seated Lincoln by Gutzon Borglum.

The main facade is adorned with nine sculptures by Piccirilli Brothers.

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