District of Columbia City Hall
District of Columbia City Hall, Neoclassical courthouse in Judiciary Square, Washington DC, United States.
The District of Columbia City Hall features stone facade elements, symmetrical proportions, and a prominent glass atrium connecting historical sections of the building.
Construction of the courthouse began in 1820 after George Hadfield won the design competition, though financial difficulties delayed completion until 1849.
The building processed payments following the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 and later housed trials related to Underground Railroad conductors.
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals operates in this building, which underwent extensive renovations in 1999 to modernize its facilities while preserving historical elements.
In 1868, this courthouse received the first public monument of Abraham Lincoln, establishing a precedent for placing memorials near government buildings.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.89478,-77.01774
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:41
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