Ford House Office Building

The Ford House Office Building is a six-story federal office structure in Capitol Hill with a brick exterior and limestone trim on its ground floor. Inside, it houses staff offices for congressional committees, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

The building was completed in 1939 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs and initially served as the Census Bureau headquarters. It transitioned to congressional office use after the Census Bureau relocated in 1942.

The building honors Gerald R. Ford through its name, recognizing his service as Vice President and member of Congress from this location.

This building stands apart from the underground tunnel network that connects other congressional structures, so visitors must use a separate street entrance. Advance registration or scheduling is typically needed to access the interior spaces.

Unlike most congressional office buildings, this structure has no underground tunnel connection to the Capitol, making it the only one standing independently on the street. This separation gives it a distinct status among House office buildings.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1939

Architects: Louis A. Simon

Website: https://aoc.gov/capitol-buildings/ford-house-office-building

GPS coordinates: 38.88450,-77.01440

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24