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Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse
201 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
The Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse opened in 1910 and housed the U.S. Post Office, District Court, and Circuit Court. The building was originally know as the Old Federal Building and Post Office, but was renamed on May 27, 1998, in honor of U.S. Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum. Current tenants include the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Trustees, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Federal Public Defender.
Property Manager: Diana Ciryak
For building services and information, contact the Ohio Service Center using the contact information provided at the upper right of this page.
Building Hours and Access
The building is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. (except federal holidays). The main entrance is located on Superior Avenue. All visitors must submit to a security screening and present a valid identity card (such as a state driver's license or federal ID) when entering the building.
Parking and Public Transportation
There are multiple public parking options in close proximity to the Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse. Parking lots near the building charge from $5 to $13 for the day.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation to Cleveland and the surrounding suburbs. Bus stops are located just outside of the building on Superior Avenue and Rockwell Avenue. Train stations are located a few blocks south of the Courthouse at the Tower City Center.
Building Amenities
The Courthouse Conference Room on the fifth floor accommodates 25 people. For reservations, contact the Ohio Service Center using the contact information provided at the upper right of this page. A vending area is located on the sixth floor.
History and Architectural Features
The Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse was the first building erected under Cleveland's 1903 Group Plan and serves as an anchor on the southwest corner of Cleveland's Civic Mall. New York Architect Arnold W. Brunner designed the Federal Building under the direction of James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department. The building was constructed in the neo-classical style, which is exemplified by the 42-foot high Corinthian columns on all four facades.
The building became listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The public lobby still contains many of its original features, including its marble tile floors, marble wall panels, marble tiles on the vaulted ceiling, and chandeliers.
Awards
- AIA Ohio Design Award - Honor Award, Interior Design, 2007
- AIA Ohio Design Award - Renovation and Restoration, Merit Award 2006
- Cleveland Restoration Society - Preservation Award, Trustees Award for Preservation Achievement, 2006
- GSA Citation Preservation Design Award, 2006
- LEED-NC Certification 2006
- AIA Cleveland - Design Honor Award 2005
- Builders Exchange - Award for Craftsmanship 2005
- Ohio Historic Preservation Office - Preservation Merit Award 2005
- GSA Environmental Award, Recycling Category, 2004
Last Reviewed 4/21/2009