The United States Supreme Court
First occupied on October 7, 1935, the Supreme Court building is a fitting home for the nation's third branch of government. The architect of the Supreme Court, Cass Gilbert of New York City, drew upon the classical Roman temple form as the basis for the Court's new building. Reached by a great flight of broad steps, the portico of tall Corinthian columns gives the building a monumental entrance. Lower wings flank the central temple,
The United States Supreme Court
First occupied on October 7, 1935, the Supreme Court building is a fitting home for the nation's third branch of government. The architect of the Supreme Court, Cass Gilbert of New York City, drew upon the classical Roman temple form as the basis for the Court's new building. Reached by a great flight of broad steps, the portico of tall Corinthian columns gives the building a monumental entrance. Lower wings flank the central temple,