The Schoharie County Courthouse, erected in 1870, underwent numerous renovations over the following century. A major renovation and addition was carried out in 1965. The original exterior walls consist of thick ashlar limestone construction with tooled stone window trim, decorative cast iron features, a sheet iron tower, and corner pinnacles. While the exterior wall construction was exceptionally well constructed, the wood roof and floor structural elements were typically under-designed, poorly constructed, and often compromised in subsequent renovations. Over time, layers of paneling and dropped ceilings were installed to conceal cracked plaster and deflecting ceilings. Very little of the original period interior remained intact. ...more information...