The Courthouse has undergone various renovations since 1805, first in 1853, when the front side of the courthouse was remodeled, the statue of Justice was removed, and the roof replaced with Italianate; and then again in 1973 [REF].
According to the paperwork on file with the government of Newburyport,[REF] after construction of the Superior Courthouse was completed as a joint undertaking by the town and county, annual town meetings were held therein until 1834.