Middlesex County Courthouse (Massachusetts)

It was initially designed in 1814-1816 by noted architect Charles Bulfinch (1763–1844), and subsequently enlarged in 1848 by Ammi B.

The original courthouse was given by Andrew Craigie as part of his scheme to develop East Cambridge.

In 1848 architect Young enlarged and refaced the building in brick, adding late Federal and Greek Revival details such as a monumental cupola, Palladian windows, and recessed wall arches.

In 1973 the buildings were slated for demolition to make a parking lot, but saved by a preservation effort led by architect Graham Gund.

Restoration efforts removed the 1924 addition, recreated Young's entry portico, restored its large clock tower, and cleaned and repaired the cupola's gold dome, brickwork, cast-iron trim, wrought-iron fencing, and slate and copper roofs.