Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baltimore City Courthouse
Ninety years later, that courthouse was razed and a design competition was held for the present building. Leading architects from around the country presented design schemes which aimed to combine simplicity with dignity. J. B. Noel Wyatt and William G. Nolting’s award winning design of Beaux-Arts classicism demonstrated the taste of the period for strict symmetry, massive columns and clear definition of parts.
The interior of the courthouse, richly ornamented with marble and mahogany, is notable for its Orphans Court, Bar Library and Supreme Bench Rotunda. Bold, vivid murals deplicting ancient lawgivers and Maryland historical events decorate the court rooms, vestibules and halls. The Baltimore City Courthouse was the site of the 1979 film “And Justice for All.”
Erected by the City of Baltimore, William Donald Schaefer, mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1677.
Location. 39° 17.452′ N, 76° 36.751′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North Calvert Street and Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north on North Calvert Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 North Calvert Street, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Discover Baltimore: The Monumental City (a few steps from this marker); The Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lenore (within shouting distance of this marker); The Equitable Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Munsey Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Also see . . . A Guide To The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., Courthouse, Baltimore, Maryland;. (PDF) Prepared by James F. Schneider, Historian and Archivist of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. (Submitted on October 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,015 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on October 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 25, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.