Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Niagara Square, Buffalo, United States
Description
The Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse is a ten-story glass structure on Niagara Square with modern design throughout its roughly 284,000 square feet. The building features a prominent glass entry pavilion facing Delaware Avenue.
History
Construction began in 2007 and finished in 2011, creating one of the most expensive government buildings in Western New York. The project represented a major modernization of the region's judicial infrastructure.
Culture
The building carries the name of Robert H. Jackson, a Supreme Court Justice from Western New York who led prosecutions at the Nuremberg trials. His legacy connects this place to major moments in legal history.
Practical
The main entrance is accessible from Delaware Avenue during business hours and is located on a central plaza. Visitors should expect security screening upon entry, and parking options are limited in the immediate area.
Did you know?
The glass pavilion displays the entire text of the United States Constitution with all 4,536 words etched into its surface. Colored glass panels by artist Robert Mangold also adorn the courtroom lobby, creating a distinctive visual element.
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