Miami-Dade County Courthouse

At 73 W Flagler St in Downtown Miami, the Miami-Dade County Courthouse is a working courthouse with a notable place in the city’s history. The current Neo-Classical building opened in 1928, on the site of an earlier courthouse, and was once the tallest building south of Baltimore. Its design was created by architect Anthony Ten Eyck Brown with Miami designer Walter DeGarmo. If you are nearby for court business, take a moment to look at the architecture and interior; nearby food spots make lunch easy to fit into your visit.

A courthouse with an earlier history

The courthouse at 73 W Flagler St stands on the site of an earlier county courthouse. A courthouse built there in 1904 was the tallest structure in Dade County at the time, and the tallest building south of Baltimore. A later building was erected on the same site in 1925 as Miami’s population grew.

The present Neo-Classical courthouse opened in 1928, following four years of construction. Its design came from nationally known architect Anthony Ten Eyck Brown, working with Miami designer Walter DeGarmo.

The building and its civic role

At 28 stories, the courthouse was once the tallest building south of Baltimore. For 35 years, it housed county and city offices as well as the jails for both jurisdictions. Its historic significance is recognized through its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

This remains a working courthouse, so visits may be tied to court business or jury duty. The interior is also a reason to pause: the building’s design can be appreciated as you move through it, including from the elevator. Food options are available nearby if you need a lunch break during your visit.