Jacob K. Javits Federal Building facts for kids
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Jacob K. Javits Federal Building
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| General information | |
| Location | 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°42′54″N 74°0′13″W / 40.71500°N 74.00361°W |
| Named for | Jacob K. Javits |
| Groundbreaking | 1963 |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Renovated | 1975–77 |
| Client | Multiple, including United States Department of Homeland Security |
| Owner | General Services Administration |
| Height | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 41 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Alfred Easton Poor Kahn & Jacobs |
The Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building is a very tall government building in New York City. It's located at 26 Federal Plaza in the Civic Center area of Manhattan. This building is special because it's the tallest federal building in the United States, standing over 41 stories high!
It was built between 1963 and 1969. The main architects were Alfred Easton Poor and Kahn & Jacobs. Later, an addition was built from 1975 to 1977. The building is named after Jacob K. Javits, who was a Senator for New York for 24 years, from 1957 to 1981.
The United States Federal Protective Service helps keep the building safe and handles any law enforcement needs. Next to the main building is the James L. Watson Court of International Trade Building.
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Government Agencies Inside
The Jacob K. Javits Federal Building is home to many important parts of the United States government. These are called "agencies."
- The Department of Homeland Security has offices here. They work to protect the country.
- The Social Security Administration is also in the building. They help people with retirement and disability benefits.
- The General Services Administration manages government buildings and supplies.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has several offices in the building. These offices help people with immigration matters.
- The FBI's New York field office is on the 23rd floor. They investigate crimes and protect national security.
Public Artworks
The area around the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building has featured several interesting artworks.
Tilted Arc Controversy
One artwork, called Tilted Arc, was placed in the plaza in front of the building. It was a large, curved steel wall created by artist Richard Serra in 1981. Some people didn't like it because of how it looked or because they felt it blocked the plaza. There were also concerns about safety. After much discussion, the artwork was removed in 1989. The artist did not want it moved to another place because it was made specifically for that spot.
Other Art in the Plaza
After Tilted Arc was removed, a landscape artist named Martha Schwartz redesigned the plaza. Other artworks connected with the building include:
- A Study in Five Planes/Peace (1965) by Alexander Calder.
- Manhattan Sentinels (1996) by Beverly Pepper.
Inside the nearby James L. Watson Court of International Trade, you can find more art:
- Metropolis (1967) by Seymour Fogel.
- Eagle/Justice Above All Else (1970) by Theodore Roszak.
See also
In Spanish: Jacob K. Javits Federal Building para niños
