John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building
John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building, Federal courthouse in New Orleans, United States
The white marble courthouse occupies an entire block at 600 Camp Street, featuring grand colonnades and ornate decorative elements across three stories.
The building opened in 1916 as a post office and federal courthouse, later becoming instrumental in civil rights cases during the 1950s and 1960s.
Four large statues known as The Ladies stand at each corner of the building, representing History, Agriculture, Industry, and Arts by Piccirilli Brothers.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals conducts federal judicial proceedings in this building, which underwent restoration between 1971 and 1972.
Materials used in construction include Mississippi and Louisiana pine, Tennessee and Georgia marble, and Louisiana gum throughout the structure.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 29.94778,-90.07917
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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