U.S. Courthouse, Cedar Rapids – Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, 2017

This 2017 photograph by Carol M. Highsmith showcases the U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The building opened to the public in 2012 and serves as a center for federal judicial and administrative functions. Designed by OPN Architects, the courthouse is a modern structure featuring multiple courtrooms, federal agency offices, a history center, and a law library supporting legal professionals and the public.

The photograph highlights the courthouse’s clean architectural design, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and urban streetscapes typical of Cedar Rapids. Notable within the building is the hanging steel sculpture “E Pluribus,” created by Ralph Helmick in 2012, which dominates the lobby with its impressive 41-foot height and intricate powder-coated steel form.

Carol M. Highsmith’s image captures the courthouse’s role as a hub of civic engagement, justice, and community in Eastern Iowa, reflecting contemporary federal architecture and public art integration.

Features:

• High-resolution photograph taken by Carol M. Highsmith in 2017

• Showcases the modern U.S. Courthouse with contemporary architectural features

• Includes artwork “E Pluribus” by artist Ralph Helmick prominently displayed in the lobby

• Printed on archival-quality paper for long-lasting vibrancy and detail

• Available in a range of sizes with framing options for collectors and decorators

• Ideal for architecture enthusiasts, civic historians, legal professionals, and public art admirers

• Provides insight into Cedar Rapids’ federal judicial facilities and cultural assets

Experience a modern symbol of justice and art with this vivid photographic portrait of the Cedar Rapids U.S. Courthouse.