CIVICS · HISTORICAL MARKER
Colonial Courthouse
Chester, Pennsylvania
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THE STORY
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This Georgian Colonial building was built in 1724 and restored in 1920. It served Chester County until 1786 and Delaware County from 1789 to 1851. It was later used as City Hall and is the oldest public building in continuous use in the U.S.
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Photo: Bill Pfingsten
Photo: Bill Pfingsten
Photo: Bill Pfingsten
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Chester, Pennsylvania · USA
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