Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Baltimore, United States.
The Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse is a nine-story federal court building in Baltimore with an L-shaped footprint and horizontal bands of windows across its facade. Its interior features grey terrazzo flooring and combines practical design with geometric architectural elements.
This courthouse opened in 1976 and replaced the former federal court facility previously located on Calvert Street. Designed by RTKL Associates, it marked a major shift in how Baltimore's judicial functions were housed and operated.
The building displays a bronze sculpture honoring Thurgood Marshall and an artwork titled 'Baltimore Federal' by George Sugarman on its renovated plaza. These pieces reflect the role of law and art in the community's public spaces.
The building is open on weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM, and the main entrance is on Lombard Street. Visitors should expect security screening procedures similar to airport checkpoints.
The plaza renovation completed in 2000 introduced a fountain that references Baltimore's mill-based industrial past. The plaza design incorporates terraced lawns and native plant species that create a connection to the city's heritage.
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