Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State, Supreme Court building in Madison Square, Manhattan, United States.
The Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State is a courthouse on 25th Street in Manhattan, with a marble facade featuring six Corinthian columns and a triangular portico. The interior follows an Italian Renaissance Revival style, with decorated halls and courtrooms still in active use today.
The building was completed in 1900 after the Appellate Division had spent years operating from rented spaces around the city. Architect James Brown Lord designed it as a dedicated courthouse, marking a turning point for the state's judicial institutions.
The facade carries sculptures by sixteen different artists who worked together on a single program representing law and justice. Each figure was designed for a specific spot on the building, making the entire exterior read like one coherent work.
The courthouse stands at the corner of 25th Street and Madison Avenue and is easy to reach from several nearby subway stations. Since it is an active court, some areas may be off-limits depending on the day and any ongoing proceedings.
The hand-painted murals inside the main hall and courtrooms were made by ten artists and show scenes from the history of law. They were created as part of the same artistic program as the sculptures outside, making the building a rare example of unified indoor and outdoor art.
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