Theodore Roosevelt Federal Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn, United States
The Theodore Roosevelt Federal Courthouse spans 750,000 square feet across 15 floors, serving as the main location for the United States District Court.
Construction began in 1995 and completed in 2006, replacing the Emanuel Celler Federal Building while incorporating enhanced security measures following national events.
The courthouse features two 24-foot sculptures by Lisa Scheer at the entrance, representing abstract torches mounted on granite pedestals.
Located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, the courthouse contains 16 federal courtrooms and 9 magistrate courtrooms for the Eastern District of New York.
Natural light flows through the building's design, illuminating elevator lobbies, waiting areas, jury lounges, and courtrooms through strategically placed windows.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 2006
Architects: César Pelli
Floors above the ground: 15
GPS coordinates: 40.69706,-73.98950
Latest update: March 13, 2025 01:51
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