Merced County Courthouse - Merced, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 18.379 W 120° 29.050
10S E 722966 N 4131822
This old courthouse is now a museum.
Waymark Code: WM717E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 7

"The three-story courthous was built in 1875, and is one of the oldest historical buildings in California. On the National Register of Historic Places, the architectural style of the building is Italianate, designed by State Capital Architect, Albert A. Bennett." (visit link)

Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and Major Holidays
Street address:
21st & N Streets
Merced, CA USA


County / Borough / Parish: Merced

Year listed: 1975

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974

Historic function: Government

Current function: Education, Government

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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