Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Federal courthouse near Lafayette Square, Washington D.C., United States
The Howard T. Markey National Courts Building holds both the United States Court of Federal Claims and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The building opened in 1967 following a design by John Carl Warnecke that preserved the historic houses surrounding Lafayette Square.
The GSA Fine Arts Collection includes a 1967 fountain by Theodore J. Roszak within the building's architectural design.
Located at 717 Madison Place NW, the courthouse stands east of Lafayette Square and north of the White House in central Washington D.C.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy influenced the building's design by advocating for the preservation of adjacent historic structures.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.90000,-77.03470
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:30
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