The Claude Pepper Building is easy to identify. It's the only one with no ground floor windows, just an even fa ade of black stone. Metal barriers are placed around most of the building preventing any direct contact with the walls. I mention these features since they are unique in the architecture of downtown Miami. Most buildings have windows allowing those inside to enjoy the view of the palm trees and tourists.
None have a fence.
Outside the front entrance of the Federal Building are two prominent signs, painted red and white with bold black letters. Well, they were in both English and Spanish, but the signs explained in detail the horrible consequences of bringing a weapon or camera into the building. Five years in prison and fines if you were to exercise your First or Second Amendment rights. Stepping through the door, I ran straight into an airport style security station. I was told to empty my pockets, and they began a search of everything I was bringing with me.