Frances Perkins Building

The Frances Perkins Building is a modern office building in Washington, D.C. that spans multiple floors with extensive workspace for federal operations. The structure features public areas inside, including halls dedicated to labor history and administration.

The building was planned in the 1960s to bring together Labor Department offices that were scattered across different locations. Its completion in the 1970s represented an important federal modernization project for consolidating government operations.

The building houses the Labor Hall of Honor, where the history of labor movements becomes visible through displays and memorials. Visitors can explore spaces that demonstrate how work and worker rights shape daily public life.

The building is located near Judiciary Square Metro station and is easily accessible by public transportation. The main entrance sits along Constitution Avenue where visitors can enter the public areas.

The building was constructed in an unusual way by acquiring air rights over Interstate 395, allowing it to be built above the highway itself. This innovative solution made it possible to locate the structure at this site without disrupting traffic flow below.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1975

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 6

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 38.89340,-77.01450

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02