Richard B. Russell Federal Building, Federal courthouse and office building in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Richard B. Russell Federal Building extends 26 floors upward, featuring International style architecture with simple lines and minimal decoration throughout its structure.
Built in 1978 on the former site of Terminal Station, the federal building replaced the historic railway terminal while maintaining one platform for Southern Railway operations.
The building contains multiple artworks from the Art in Architecture Program, including pieces by Terry McGehee, Jennifer Bartlett, Lloyd Hamrol, and Sam Gilliam.
Visitors can access the building from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, proceeding through airport-style security screening before entering the premises.
The structure encompasses 1,173,500 square feet of space, housing federal courts, U.S. Marshals Service, and multiple government departments under one roof.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1978
Floors above the ground: 26
GPS coordinates: 33.75320,-84.39610
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33
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