Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood in the Streamline Moderne style, the Spring Street Courthouse was completed in 1940 and served as both a post office and a courthouse, gaining significance for its role in the Mendez v. Westminster Case and the breach of contract suit filed by Bette Davis against Warner Brothers.
The Spring Street Courthouse, formerly known as the United States Court House, is a historic building located in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood in the Streamline Moderne style, it was completed in 1940 and served as both a post office and a courthouse. The courthouse gained significance for its role in the Mendez v. Westminster Case, a precursor to Brown v. Board of Education, which challenged the segregation of Mexican-American children in California schools. It is also known for the breach of contract suit filed by actress Bette Davis against Warner Brothers.
Spring Street Courthouse
Architect: Gilbert Stanley Underwood
Architectural Style: Streamline Moderne
Year of Completion: 1940
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
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Spring Street Courthouse Contacts
https://www.lacourt.org/courthouse/info/ss
Contact information for the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Superior Court Contact Information
https://www.lacourt.org/newsmedia/ui/pdf/CALLCENTERPHONENUMBERSfinal.pdf
A list of phone numbers for various courthouses in Los Angeles County.
Department 30 P.I. Hub
https://www.lacourt.org/courtroominformation/SS/30
A page providing information about courtroom 30 at the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles, California.
Judicial Officers - Contacts and Locations
https://www.lacourt.org/judicialofficers/ui/SearchResult.aspx
A page on the Los Angeles Superior Court website that provides contact information and locations for judicial officers.
Department 27 PI Hub Spring Street
https://www.lacourt.org/courtroominformation/SS/27
A page on the Los Angeles Superior Court website that provides information about courtroom 27, including the judge assigned, general information, and the court's location.
Santa Ana California US Marshals Service
West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA - 29.8 miles