COLLECTION NAME:
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection
Record
Landmark Name:
United States Courthouse
LP Number:
LP-00883
Landmark Type:
Individual Landmark
Designation Date:
3/25/1975
Image Type:
Designation Photos
Address:
1 Foley Square
BIN:
1001677
BBL:
1001580061
Borough:
Manhattan
Block:
158
Lot:
61
Architect or Builder:
Cass W. Gilbert; Cass Gilbert, Jr.
Date of Construction:
1933
Owner or Developer:
United States Federal Government
Style Primary:
Classical Revival
Material Primary:
Granite
Material Secondary:
Terra Cotta
Use Original:
Civic, courthouse
Building Type:
Courthouse
Notes:
The United States Courthouse was the last building designed by architect Cass Gilbert, who died in 1934 while the courthouse was under construction. It was completed by his son, Cass Gilbert, Jr.
File Name:
LP0883_006.tif