Brooklyn Municipal Building, Municipal office building in Downtown Brooklyn, United States
The Brooklyn Municipal Building stands at the intersection of Joralemon and Court Streets, featuring a classical architectural design from the 1920s period.
The architectural firm McKenzie, Voorhees & Gmelin completed this governmental structure in 1924 with a construction budget of 5.8 million dollars.
In March 2021, the building received its current name, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Municipal Building, honoring the Supreme Court Justice from Brooklyn.
The facility houses multiple city departments, including the Marriage Bureau, Buildings Department, and Environmental Protection offices under one centralized location.
The Landmark Preservation Commission approved modifications in 2012 to enhance the first floors and permit additional commercial signage on the structure.
Inception: 1924
GPS coordinates: 40.69213,-73.99047
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:41
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