Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse

The 37-story neoclassical structure at 40 Centre Street features a granite facade with Corinthian columns and a prominent office tower with setback design.

Constructed between 1932 and 1936 under architect Cass Gilbert's direction, the building initially served as the Foley Square Courthouse to address judicial space requirements.

The courthouse received its current name in 2001 to honor Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice who served in this building.

The building houses the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and contains 35 courtrooms spread across multiple floors.

The double-height law library on the 25th floor combines marble floors with coffered ceilings and provides extensive views of Lower Manhattan.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1936

Architects: Cass Gilbert

Architectural style: neoclassicism

Floors above the ground: 37

GPS coordinates: 40.71361,-74.00278

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24