Beaufort County Courthouse

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Beaufort District Courthouse

Street Address:

1501 Bay St.;(Beaufort County)

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Site Number:

025-1245

Control Number:

U/13/025-1245

Tax Number:

R120 004 000 0762 0000

Date Surveyed:

September 20 1997

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1883

Alteration Date:

1995 – 1996

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

2.5

Construction Method:

masonry

Roof Shape:

flat

National Register Determination:

contributes to listed district

Signficant Architectural Features:

Was county courthouse previouslyFormer County Courthouse, a 2 story masonry structure in Art Deco/Moderne style. Consists of central block with two wings projecting south, with high parapets concealing roof construction. Main entrance center of south facade, double doorway flanked by

Alterations:

Remodeled 1995-1996

Historical Information:

The Beaufort District Federal Courthouse is Beaufort's most notable example of the Art Deco architectural style. Originally constructed in 1883/4 in a Victorian style, it was extensively remodeled to its present form in 1936. The present structure is loc

Source of Historical Information:

Historic Beaufort Foundtaion Historic Sites Survey File.

Quadrangle Name:

Beaufort

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