This building is part of the National Park that the Arch is on - and was the site of one of the most important court cases in American history - the Dred Scott case, which was the final impedus for the start of the USA Civil War in the 19th century.
Additonally the 1st case for woman to have the right to vote was heard here.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/jeff/courthouse.html
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have a great weekend!!!
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