Department of Labor Building, Government building in Federal Triangle, Washington D.C.
The Department of Labor Building combines neoclassical stone facades with large columns at the intersection of 14th Street and Constitution Avenue Northwest.
The construction project began in 1932 with a ceremonial cornerstone laying by President Herbert Hoover and participation from Freemason organizations.
The building represents federal labor policies through its architecture and stands as part of the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.
The structure contains multiple government offices and sits near public transportation options with visitor entrance protocols at designated checkpoints.
After serving the Department of Labor until 1979, the building transformed into EPA West headquarters, marking a shift in governmental department allocation.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1935
Architects: Arthur Brown, Jr.
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Part of: Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building
GPS coordinates: 38.89222,-77.03083
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:55
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