Courthouses
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Florida courthouse named for judge who broke racial barriers
When Joseph Woodrow Hatchett took the Florida Bar Exam in 1959, he could not stay in the hotel where the test was being administered because of Jim Crow laws still in effect.
Nearly 63 years later, lawmakers passed a 2022 law clearing the way for GSA to display Justice Hatchett’s name on the U.S. Courthouse Annex in Tallahassee, Florida.
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After Storied Careers, Judges Retire from Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
Two long serving judges on the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) — Judge Jeri Somers and Judge Catherine Hyatt — retired this June after decades of public service and extensive service in the… -
Giving a Historic Building in Central Illinois a New Life
To make the most efficient, cost-effective use of its real estate assets, GSA evaluates our existing portfolio to find properties no longer critical to the government’s operations. This helps save money by reducing the operating costs of federal… -
GSA Commemorates Preservation Month 2017
During Preservation Month each May, GSA celebrates our historic buildings and the important ongoing roles they play in the growth of our nation. These 487 courthouses, laboratories, agency headquarter… -
GSA Iowa Field Office comes together in midst of potential disaster
The community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and GSA came together to successfully implement an emergency action plan during a recent flood. After receiving the warning for this year’s flood, the GSA Iowa Field Office ensured employees working inside the Cedar… -
Showing our commitment to history by investing in Detroit's future
Earlier this month, we marked the start of something exciting at the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit when we broke ground on our $140 million investment in the building. This three-phase pro…