Ohio Supreme Court

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The Ohio Departments Building was built in 1933 by the state of Ohio as part of the Columbus Civic Center. In 2004, the building – which sits on the Scioto riverfront – was restored and converted into the Ohio Judicial Center where it now houses the Supreme Court of Ohio. During the renovation, Cincinnati Architect Harry Hake Jr. engaged 10 nationally-known artists to create artwork and decorative elements to depict Ohio’s rich history, including murals, metal, mosaic, bronze bas-reliefs and carved stonework that were incorporated into the design.
When the building was converted into the Judicial Center, two major works of art were also commissioned for the north and south reflecting pools. Andrew Scott’s Gavel – the enormous stainless steel judge’s gavel – graces the south reflecting pool, and Malcolm Cochran’s In Principle and In Practice – featuring subtle carved granite letters to create words relating to the justice system – highlights the north reflecting pool. The building has a visitors’ center, which is accessible from the Civic Center Drive entrance.

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65 S Front St, Columbus, Ohio, 43215
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Please note: The Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council) does not own or manage any public art. For the purposes of this database many pieces were entered by the Arts Council while we continue to search for the appropriate owner/manager of the work and other information to complete the entry. The Arts Council has tried to gather all available information about the works in this database, however, we acknowledge there may be missing or inaccurate information. If you can help us correct any inaccuracies, or provide more complete information, we would be grateful. Please use “Something missing? Please send us a note” below.

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