“What if I told you this majestic building before you was once simply known as the Brooklyn Municipal Building?” The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Municipal Building stands tall a testament to civic life in Downtown Brooklyn. Erected in 1924 it cost a staggering $5800000. Designed by McKenzie Voorhees & Gmelin its imposing presence has watched over Joralemon Street for nearly a century. Inside you’ll find essential city services a branch of the New York City Clerk’s office even a marriage bureau. Departments of Buildings Probation Finance and Environmental Protection all have offices here. The building itself wasn’t always as we see it today. In 2012 the Landmark Preservation Commission approved upgrades to its lower stories adding commercial signage. Further renovations occurred in 2016 on two cellar levels and two floors. This landmark building however holds a far more significant story. In 2020 a decision was made to honor a remarkable Brooklynite. The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg a woman who dedicated her life to fighting for equality and justice. The building was officially renamed the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Municipal Building on March 15 2021. This renaming ceremony was attended by Mayor Bill de Blasio First Lady Chirlane McCray Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Ginsburg’s family. It was a momentous occasion a tribute to a woman whose legacy will forever inspire generations to come. So stand here before the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Municipal Building. Reflect on the history within these walls. Remember the extraordinary life and work of Justice Ginsburg. This isn’t just a building it’s a symbol of justice perseverance and the enduring spirit of Brooklyn itself.
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