Long Island City in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Supreme Court of the State of New York

Queens County, Long Island City Branch

— Designated Landmark, New York City —

Supreme Court of the State of New York Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

1. Supreme Court of the State of New York Marker

Inscription. Originally built between 1872 and 1876, this courthouse was destroyed by fire and reconstructed in 1904-08. Redesigned by architect, Peter M. Coco, the English Renaissance-style building stands as a monument to the years when Long Island City served as the seat of Queens County. It was the scene of many important trials including that of the notorious bank robber, Willie Sutton. The stained-glass skylight crowning the third floor courtroom is reputed to the the largest in New York State.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 40° 44.765′ N, 73° 56.595′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Long Island City. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Avenue (New York State Route 25A) and Thomson Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Jackson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25-6 Ct Square W, Long Island City NY 11101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capt. Malcolm A. Rafferty (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); What Grows? (Prelude to After the Fire)

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Murray Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Millstones in Queens Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); GreenThumb (approx. 0.6 miles away); Church of St. George (approx. ¾ mile away); In Memory of Bill Bylewski (approx. 0.8 miles away); Railroad Traffic on the River (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Supreme Court of the State of New York image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

2. Supreme Court of the State of New York

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A better photo of the courthouse • A photo of the stained glass skylight. • Can you help?