Jack Brooks Federal Building, Federal courthouse in downtown Beaumont, United States
Description
Jack Brooks Federal Building is a three-story limestone structure on Willow Street housing federal courts, postal services, and various government offices. The spaces are distributed across multiple floors to accommodate different federal operations.
History
Construction was completed in 1933 as part of a nationwide federal program. A major expansion followed in 1964, roughly doubling the available office space.
Culture
The building displays Art Deco features that represented modern federal architecture in the 1930s. Local architects Fred Stone and the Steinman brothers created this design as an example of contemporary government buildings.
Practical
The building houses active federal court operations and postal services accessible during normal business hours. Visitors should expect security screenings typical of federal facilities.
Did you know?
The building was named after Jack Brooks, a local congressman who represented the region. The name honors his service to the community.
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