The Otsego County Court House was constructed in 1880 to the designs of the prominent Syracuse architect, Archimedes Russell. The building is an outstanding example of the high Victorian Gothic with many Queen Anne Revival elements. The lofty courtroom, with its timber trusses and stained-glass windows, possesses an almost ecclesiastical character.

The firm was first retained to address the problem of coping stone which had fallen from the parapet gable of the main facade. After completion of emergency repairs and additional roof repairs, the firm was requested to undertake preparation of a historic structure report. This report unraveled the history of modifications which had occurred over the course of a century, analyzed the condition of the building, and made recommendations for restoration and compliance with current building code requirements. ...more information...