Eccles Building, Federal Reserve headquarters in Foggy Bottom, United States
The Eccles Building measures 25.91 meters in height and features travertine, marble, steel, and bronze materials across its five floors plus basement level.
Construction of the Eccles Building began in 1935 under architect Paul Philippe Cret's direction and reached completion in 1937 during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency.
The building embodies Stripped Classicism architecture, featuring Sidney Waugh's eagle sculpture on the facade and Samuel Yellin's intricate wrought iron fixtures inside.
The Federal Reserve Board conducts monetary policy meetings in the two-story Board Room, while additional facilities occupy the remaining floors of the structure.
The atrium contains a distinctive architectural element consisting of a skylight with an etched eagle outline, representing federal authority and financial oversight.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1937
Architects: Paul Philippe Cret, Sidney Waugh, Samuel Yellin
Architectural style: Stripped Classicism
Floors above the ground: 5
Floors below the ground: 1
Height: 25.91 m
Made from material: travertine, marble, steel, bronze
Address: 2051 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20418 20418
GPS coordinates: 38.89280,-77.04580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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