Supreme Court Building

Washington, D.C., United States

The Supreme Court Building is the seat of the Supreme Court of the United States. Completed in 1935, it is situated in Washington, immediately east of the United States Capitol. The building is under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol. The Supreme Court Building is built in the Neoclassical style. The public façade is made of marble quarried from Vermont, and that of the non-public-facing courtyards, Georgia marble. Most of the interior spaces are lined with Alabama marble, except for the Courtroom itself, which is lined with Spanish ivory vein marble.

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Founded: 1935
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United States

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Stevie Mulia (6 months ago)
Another impressive place to learn about our Supreme Court and justice. While there are no tours, they offer impressive wealth of information and court lecture.
Chris M. (6 months ago)
It was nice to finally see the inside, but not all that interesting. Check out the half hour lecture to view the actual courtroom.
Jean-Philippe Schmit (6 months ago)
Very impressive building. Has a lot of information about how this institution functions.
Muhazir Hashmi (9 months ago)
There's a lot that the world can learn for this institution. Our Pakistani courts could benefit from the U.S. Supreme Court's emphasis on judicial independence, transparent decision-making, and merit-based appointments. Learning from the U.S. system's commitment to precedent, public transparency, and efficient case management could enhance the credibility and effectiveness of the Pakistani judiciary, fostering public trust and understanding of legal processes.
Mengqiu Xu (10 months ago)
The U.S. Supreme Court is an amazing place. It's really important for American law and has a great building. If you like history or law, you should definitely visit. It's a big part of Washington D.C. and a place where important decisions are made.
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