The Blair County Courthouse features striking architecture and aesthetic design, as well as some remarkable stories throughout it’s history. As you examine the exterior of the structure, you may notice the corbels that represent human heads (more than 50 of them!). Some of these carry the likeness of different prominent citizens of Blair County. The […]
Bedford County Courthouse, August 22 at 7pm
The Bedford County Courthouse is the second oldest courthouse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which means this tour is filled with lots of history and interesting stories. One exciting example is the wild chase that ensued after a defendant escaped mid-trial from a 2nd story window! Viewers will also get to know some of the […]
Carbon County Courthouse, August 29th at 7pm
Carbon County is full of rich history and amazing stories. Notably, members of the “Molly Maguires” were held in the Carbon County jailhouse, a building which is now recognized in the National Register of Historic Places. The founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer, was also a Carbon County judge in the 1840s. His mansion sits […]
Pennsylvania’s Historic County Courthouses: Clarion County Courthouse
The Clarion County Courthouse tops the skyline of Clarion, PA, and serves as a centerpiece for the town. The building features eye-catching architectural details such as the clock (which still uses the original mechanism to turn the clock hands), and the statue atop the courthouse. While many courthouses feature a blindfolded statue of Lady Justice, […]
Pennsylvania’s Historic County Courthouses: Lawrence County Courthouse
The Lawrence County Courthouse was built in 1852 and features a portico with six ionic order columns and a cupola. In addition to the striking architectural features, this iconic building in western PA features some interesting history as well. The masonry contract for the original 1852 building was awarded to a sixteen-year old black man, P. Ross Berry. Berry went […]
Pennsylvania’s Historic County Courthouses: Fayette County Courthouse
The Fayette County Courthouse, in addition to it’s notable architecture, has other notable features such as the murals that adorn the first floor of the courthouse. The stained glass dome in courtroom one is a standout feature, as well as the skylights in the first floor corridor as well as the 4th floor. See those […]
Pennsylvania’s Historic County Courthouses: Luzerne County Courthouse
Built in 1909, the Luzerne County Courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in September 1980. Located on the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre, the courthouse boasts many notable architectural features, as well as a rich history that is explored on this episode of PA’s Historic Courthouses. Notably, each of the 3rd floor courtrooms features […]
PA’s Historic County Courthouses: York County Administrative Center
The York County Administrative Center, commonly called “The Old Courthouse”, has a rich history that includes stories from the Civil War, as well as a famous case that centered around witchcraft and murder that captured the nation’s attention. Hear that story and learn about the judges who presided over cases throughout the history of the […]
Pennsylvania’s Historic County Courthouses: Potter County Courthouse
The Potter County Courthouse is located in scenic Coudersport, Pennsylvania. A beautiful setting for a courthouse which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1853, the building is full of history. Viewers will see that on full display, both in the stories that are told, but also in the structure itself, in […]
Pennsylvania’s History County Courthouses: Juniata County Courthouse
The Juniata County Courthouse, located in central Pennsylvania, is rich with history. You’ll hear about the judges, and others, that have worked in the courthouse, and how they influenced the history of that area. The courthouse itself has it’s own stories to tell, such as the perfectly replicated tile work in the main level, and […]