It's in keeping with the top of the cornice:
The view northwest on Farlie Street from the back of the courthouse:
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Metalwork - Atlanta Appeals Courthouse
The Elbert P. Tuttle U.S. Court of Appeals Building has a backside too with a beautiful metal arch in green. I'm not the first to take a picture The street is blocked off and isn't on the way to anywhere but you can walk the street. You get a peek of the Healey Building above the roof.
It's in keeping with the top of the cornice:
The view northwest on Farlie Street from the back of the courthouse:
It's in keeping with the top of the cornice:
The view northwest on Farlie Street from the back of the courthouse: