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Witness for the Prosecution
Civic Center, Manhattan
Completed in 1907 to a design by architect John Rochester Thomas, this landmark courthouse features an impressive Siena marble foyer beneath a vaulted mosaic ceiling by muralist William de Leftwich Dodge. Ornate courtrooms are finished in gilded plaster, carved mahogany, and English oak. A National Historic Landmark and a recurring film and television setting, the building offers a grand civic atmosphere for formal gatherings and productions.
Features
- Beaux-Arts design
- Siena marble foyer
- Vaulted mosaic ceiling
- Gilded plaster courtrooms
- Carved mahogany and English oak paneling
- 54 exterior sculptures
- National Historic Landmark
Space & Capacity
- Size
- 10,268 sq ft (main event hall)
- Capacity
- 500; seated or standing configuration not specified.
Tungsten’s Take
The grandeur here is civic, not residential. Marble columns, mosaic ceilings, and the unmistakable authority of a building that was built to last centuries yield a setting that conveys instant legitimacy and gravitas to any occasion.