Originally intended to be a government warehouse, the building had almost been completed in 1647 when the plans were changed and it became a courthouse instead. The structure on top of the high plinth was finished in 1653 and a first floor was added in 1670.
Functions that used to be housed in the building included a restaurant, pharmacy, treasurer's office and auction room. The courthouse building was badly damaged in the town fire of 1761 but was rebuilt immediately afterwards in its present form.
Functions that used to be housed in the building included a restaurant, pharmacy, treasurer's office and auction room. The courthouse building was badly damaged in the town fire of 1761 but was rebuilt immediately afterwards in its present form.
