Building Features - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBThe main entrance to the Supreme Court Building is on the west side, facing the United States Capitol. A few low steps lead up to the 252-foot-wide oval plaza in front of the building.
United States Supreme Court Building - Wikipedia
WEBThe Supreme Court Building is located at 1 First Street, NE, on the site of the former Old Capitol Prison, across the street from the United States Capitol. The building was designed by architect Cass Gilbert, and was Gilbert's last …
Supreme Court Building - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe architect of the Supreme Court, Cass Gilbert of New York City, drew upon the classical Roman temple form as the basis for the Court's new building. Reached by a great flight of broad steps, the portico of tall Corinthian columns gives the building a …
About the U.S. Supreme Court Building - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 27, 2018 — The U.S. Supreme Court building was built in marble between 1932 and 1935. The exterior walls are of Vermont marble, and the inner courtyards are crystalline flaked, white Georgia marble. Interior walls and floors are cream-colored Alabama marble, but the office woodwork is done in American quartered white oak.
Supreme Court Façade Restoration - West - Architect of the …
WEBThe Supreme Court Building's west front façade has undergone a complete restoration to address deterioration due to age, weather and nature. The building, designed by architect Cass Gilbert, was constructed between 1929 and 1935.
Building History - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBArchitect Cass Gilbert was charged by Chief Justice Taft to design “a building of dignity and importance suitable for its use as the permanent home of the Supreme Court of the United States.” Neither Taft nor Gilbert survived to see the Supreme Court Building completed.
Architectural Information - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBSUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES 1 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20543 1 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20543
United States Supreme Court - Cass Gilbert Society
WEBThe building is composed of three parts, a dominant temple of Roman derivation flanked by two wide horizontal wings. The temple, literally conceived of as the temple of justice, contains the most important functions, culminating in the Supreme Court chamber which terminates its 385-foot-long axis.
Supreme Court Buildings - Architect of the Capitol
WEBSupreme Court Building. A fitting home for the nation's third branch of government. Originally meeting inside the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court moved to its own building just across the street in 1935. learn more.
The Supreme Court Building | Justia U.S. Supreme Court Center
WEBThe main entrance of the Supreme Court Building faces the U.S. Capitol Building. In front of the entrance is an oval plaza, which is set a few steps above the street. A flight of steps with marble statues on each side leads from the plaza to the entrance with its imposing marble columns.