Frances Perkins Building
Frances Perkins Building, Government building in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., United States.
The Frances Perkins Building at 200 Constitution Avenue features six floors spanning over one million square feet of office space for federal operations.
Constructed during President Kennedy's administration to consolidate Department of Labor offices from twenty locations, the building opened its doors in 1975.
The building contains the Labor Hall of Honor, Cesar Chavez Auditorium, and Wirtz Library, serving as centers for labor policy discussion.
Visitors can access the building through the Judiciary Square Metro station, with the main entrance located on Constitution Avenue Northwest.
The structure pioneered federal construction by obtaining air rights to build over Interstate 395, incorporating modern architectural elements throughout its design.
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: March 13, 2025 12:27
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