Not many tourists visit the Tweed Courthouse but head here if you want an insider look at New York's politics with all its scandals. This stately Neoclassical building is typical of 19th century Victorian architecture in America. It is a designated National Historic Landmark and New York City Landmark, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, after the City Hall facing it, this courthouse is the city's second oldest government building. Formerly known as the site of a major political scandal, today, it houses the city's Department of Education and is open to guided tours. The courthouse has also been filmed for movies like Gangs of New York and Kramer vs. Kramer.
Website: nyc.gov
Phone: (212) 788-2656
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Chambers St and African Burial Ground Way
City Hall Park New York, NY 10001 ·346.69 mi
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tripadvisorScandals followed the expensive construction of this big city hall building in the Nineteenth Century. Now it is an impressive historic building in the City Hall area of town. Part of a collection that makes this part of town very well-designed.
MoreThis area houses the biggest and most impressive courts in Manhattan and the buildings are all very impressive from an architectural point of view.
MoreI went to the Tweed courthouse to see the historical and architectural features of the building, and it was worth it. The architecture is great and the historical looks are beautiful. If you have some time to spare, I would really recommend going to visit the Tweed Courthouse!
MoreJust stumbled across this massive ornate building.Never went in, don’t know if you can but it’s definitely worth a look if your around.
MoreTweed Courthouse now houses the Board of Education. The building is beautiful. Front grand stair case is on Chambers Street but the back of the building is part of beautiful City Hall Park. Most tourists just love interacting with all the squirrels who also love to interact with the tourists.
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