Name: Appellate Division, NY State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department

Address: 45 Monroe Place

Location: Brooklyn Heights

Year Built: 1938

Architect: Slee & Bryson

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court house definitely catch your eye when you visiting the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. Why? Not only because it is beautiful architecture. Also because it’s a courthouse located middle of a residential neighborhood. During our class trip. We passed by mansions built for the rich, the fine apartment buildings and elegant churches. It’s a beautiful Limestone clad with a granite base. It has a pair of large Doric Columns at the front entrance and other Classical Details. You can notice some Elements of Art Deco (which tells us the age of the building): The Bronze Doorway and Grillwork are shining and react to the sunlight. The Limestone and Granite used to construct this building cannot be find anywhere else. It’s really beautiful. And light colored. Truly a beautiful and simple design.