William J. Holloway Jr. United States Courthouse

The William J. Holloway Jr. United States Courthouse is a limestone and granite federal building in Oklahoma City with a central colonnade at its entrance. Inside, it holds thirteen courtrooms arranged within two flanking wings on either side of the main structure.

Construction of this federal building began in 1959 and reached completion in 1961 to replace an earlier courthouse that no longer met the needs of the court system. This new structure represented a significant investment in upgrading the regional judicial infrastructure.

The facade displays two sculptural artworks called 'Unity' and 'Destiny' that represent aspects of Oklahoma's heritage through stone carvings. These works are part of the building's visual identity and shape how the place looks to people visiting.

This building serves as home to both the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma and the United States Court of Appeals. Visitors should know this is an active courthouse with standard security procedures in place.

The building includes informal meeting spaces designed to make pretrial proceedings feel less formal than traditional courtroom settings. These areas offer a different kind of experience compared to what people typically expect in a courthouse.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1961

GPS coordinates: 35.47289,-97.51694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21