A federal courthouse built in 1907, now named for District Judge Sidney Lee Christie.
At a glance
This federal building houses the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. It stands among a group of civic structures in central Huntington that includes the Cabell County Courthouse, Huntington City Hall, and the Carnegie Public Library.
History
The original construction came about through the Tarsney Act of 1893. The building was expanded twice after its completion in 1907: once later that same year, and again in 1937. The post office that once operated here has moved to another location.
In 1980, Congress renamed the building the Sidney L. Christie Federal Building. The honor recognizes District Court judge Sidney Lee Christie.
What you see
The original design was by the firm Parker and Thomas of Boston and Baltimore. The courthouse forms part of the city’s civic center, close to the county courthouse and the public library.
Cultural significance
The building is one of several significant civic structures in the center of Huntington. Its presence ties the federal judiciary to the everyday life of the city.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Huntington, West Virginia
- Coordinates: 38.4189, -82.4439
Practical information & getting there
The courthouse sits in central Huntington, near the Cabell County Courthouse and the Carnegie Public Library.
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