Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Trenton, United States
Description
The Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and United States Courthouse is a federal courthouse in Trenton featuring a stripped neoclassical design with large stone columns at its entrance on East State Street. The structure houses federal court proceedings and administrative services.
History
The building was constructed in 1932 during the Works Progress Administration era and designed by architect James A. Wetmore. It originally served as both a post office and federal courthouse facility.
Culture
The interior contains murals by artist Charles Wells showing how law and justice developed in America. These artworks are part of what visitors see when walking through the building.
Practical
The building is located at 402 East State Street and maintains regular hours for federal court proceedings and administrative services throughout the week. Visitors should expect that certain areas may have access restrictions for security reasons.
Did you know?
The building received its current name in 1993 to honor Clarkson Sherman Fisher, who served as a federal district judge in New Jersey. This late renaming meant the structure was known by other names for nearly six decades.
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