Old Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, US
The Old Courthouse features a cast iron dome modeled after St. Peter's Basilica and stands as part of Gateway Arch National Park.
Judge John Baptiste Charles Lucas and Auguste Chouteau donated the land in 1816, leading to the construction of the Federal style building in 1828.
The courthouse held the Dred Scott case in 1847, marking a turning point in American legal history regarding the status of enslaved individuals.
The building remains closed for renovations until 2025, receiving updates to include new galleries, an elevator system, and improved climate control.
Virginia Minor presented her case for women's voting rights in this courthouse during the 1870s, contributing to early suffrage movement efforts.
Location: St. Louis
Inception: 1864
GPS coordinates: 38.62580,-90.18930
Latest update: May 15, 2025 04:09
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