DescriptionSurrogate's Courthouse Hall of Records 31 Chambers Street entrance.jpg
The Surrogate's Courthouse at 31 Chambers Street between Elk Street and Centre Street in the Civic Center district of Manhattan, New York City was built in 1899-1907 as the Hall of Records, and was designed by John R. Thomas in the Beaux-Arts style, and completed after his death by Horgan & Slattery. The exterior was designated a NYC landmark in 1966, and the interior in 1976. (Source: Guide to NYC Landmarks (4th ed.)) This image shows the entrance on Chambers Street.
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