William R. Cotter Federal Building
William R. Cotter Federal Building, Federal building in Downtown Hartford, United States.
The three-story limestone structure occupies an entire trapezoidal block with a central section flanked by symmetrical pavilions and Corinthian columns.
The federal building, completed in 1933, replaced an older Second Empire-style post office during a period of governmental expansion in the Great Depression.
The corridor features 1934 murals depicting eastern and western hemispheres, along with medallions showing George Washington and Thomas Jefferson portraits.
The building houses federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration, with visitor access from Monday through Friday.
Aluminum eagles stand at the cornice ends, while armillary spheres representing celestial order decorate the terrace balustrade.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1931
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 41.76972,-72.68056
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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