Old Courthouse (St. Louis)

The Old St. Louis County Courthouse was built as a combination federal and state courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Missouri's tallest habitable building from 1864 to 1894, it is now part of Gateway Arch National Park and operated by the National Park Service for historical exhibits and events.

Old Courthouse, National Park Service site at Gateway Arch National Park
General information
TypeMuseum
LocationSt. Louis, Missouri
Coordinates38°37′33″N 90°11′21″W
Construction started1816
Completed1864
OwnerGateway Arch National Park
Height
Roof192 ft (59 m)
Design and construction
Architect(s)
  • Henry Singleton (1839 renovation)
  • Robert S. Mitchell (1851 renovation)
  • William Rumbold (1864 dome)
Other information
Public transit access MetroBus
 Red   Blue 
At 8th & Pine station
References
Old Courthouse
LocationSt. Louis, Missouri
Built1828
Part ofGateway Arch National Historic Site (ID66000941)
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966
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