E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse
E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Judiciary Square, Washington D.C., United States.
The limestone and granite courthouse features an H-shaped layout with an eight-floor main section connected to two six-story wings at 333 Constitution Avenue.
President Harry S. Truman placed the cornerstone in 1950, marking the completion of the Judiciary Square complex that originated in the 1820s.
The building exemplifies Stripped Classicism architecture, reflecting the post-World War II transition in federal building design through simplified geometric forms.
The courthouse contains separate circulation paths for judges, lawyers, jurors, and media representatives, with multiple entrances operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court operates within this building, making decisions about electronic surveillance requests nationwide.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1949
Architectural style: Stripped Classicism
Website: https://dcd.uscourts.gov/courthouse-history
GPS coordinates: 38.89298,-77.01630
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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