Great Hall

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The Great Hall is the grand central corridor of the United States Supreme Court Building, known for its marble columns, busts of former Chief Justices, and ceremonial significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural space
hall
interior corridor
access open to the public during building visiting hours
architecturalStyle neoclassical architecture
associatedInstitution Judicial branch of the United States government
associatedWith Chief Justice of the United States
surface form: Chief Justices of the United States
city Washington, D.C.
connectsTo Supreme Court Building
surface form: Supreme Court Courtroom

chambers and offices of the Justices
public exhibition areas
constructionEnd 1935
constructionStart 1932
contains display cases and informational exhibits about the Supreme Court
country United States of America
decorativeTheme allegorical representations of law and justice
designer Cass Gilbert
feature bronze gates leading to the Courtroom
busts of former Chief Justices of the United States
coffered ceiling
inscription panels
marble columns
marble floor
ornamental friezes
function grand central corridor of the United States Supreme Court Building
governingBody Supreme Court of the United States
heritageStatus contributing interior to a federally significant landmark building
lighting artificial ceiling and wall fixtures
natural light from side windows
locatedIn Supreme Court Building
surface form: United States Supreme Court Building
material marble
openingDate 1935
orientation runs parallel to the front façade of the United States Supreme Court Building
owner United States government
surface form: United States federal government
partOf principal interior of the United States Supreme Court Building
security controlled access with screening at building entrances
symbolism dignity of the judicial branch of the United States
majesty of law and justice
usedFor ceremonial functions
processional route to the Courtroom
public circulation space
visitorExperience primary route for visitors entering the Supreme Court Courtroom

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Supreme Court Building hasRoom Great Hall