User talk:Doug Solomon
The Tweed Courthouse stands today as a proud historical site in downtown manhattan but was once one of the more controversial buildings in the 20th century.
The second oldest city government building in Manhattan, The Tweed Courthouse was built surrounded by controversy and corupption. They began building the courthouse in 1861 and finished sometime around 1881. To understand the corruption and controvery that surrounded the building, you must understand William M Tweed. “Boss Tweed” was a former new york senator and was a member of the house of representatives. and extremely wealthy and influential politican of the 19th century. He was considered the boss of Tammany hall (democratic party organization). Boss Tweed stole money from the public treasury in order to further his wealthy ring od democratic confedantes.
From an old new york times article written by David Dunlap mayor koch referencing the tweed courthouse 'It is probably one of the top 10 architectural gems of city buildings, said Mayor Koch”. The tweed courthouse was deemed a U.S national historical landmark in 1986. The courthouse was also added to the U.S National register of historical places and is now a New York City Landmark. The Tweed Courthouse is located on 52 Chambers is the address of the Courthouse although a poorhouse occupied 52 chambers street previously. Today 52 chambers street continues to be in the heart of the business, law and any other professions.
November 2016
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