Here’s the latest on the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
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The Supreme Court has announced ongoing exterior maintenance work, including lighting upgrades and a bird deterrent system around the West Portico, with cleaning and preservation activities planned to run in phases over several months. This update emphasizes upkeep of the exterior façade and grounds rather than structural changes or procedural shifts.[1]
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The building continues to be described as the official workplace of the Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, located at 1 First Street NE in Washington, DC, and managed by the Architect of the Capitol. It remains a National Historic Landmark, reflecting its historic status in the federal judiciary.[2][3]
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Public access and security arrangements have evolved over time, with entrances modified for screening and security considerations, while some historic entry points may still serve limited exit functions. These access adjustments are part of ongoing security management rather than new governance changes.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise dates for the current maintenance phases or provide a quick map of entry points and security checkpoints around the building.
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www.aoc.govThe Court will begin work next week to install additional lighting around the building and grounds, install a bird deterrent system around the ornate marble features of the West Portico, and perform a general cleaning to preserve the building’s exterior marble façade. The project, which will be completed in phases and during overnight hours, will continue for approximately eight months.
www.supremecourt.govCass Gilbert Strong Functional American Architecture Cass Gilbert Buildings, Government Buildings, United States Supreme Court, Washington, DC.
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