Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio
Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio, Renaissance Revival photography studio in Downtown Washington, D.C., United States
The four-story limestone and concrete building features large rear windows and combines Renaissance Revival and Neoclassical architectural elements throughout its structure.
Built in 1924 by architects Sonnemann and Justement, the studio served as the official White House photographer from 1905 to 1955, documenting presidential events.
The facility housed the largest news photo service in the United States during the early 20th century, capturing significant moments of American society.
Located at 1311-13 F Street NW, the building contains multiple photography collections now preserved in the Library of Congress archives.
The studio's negatives collection includes over 700,000 items documenting American life between 1905 and 1955, from presidential portraits to social events.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1924
Official opening: November 1924
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
Made from material: limestone, concrete, metal
Address: 1311-1313 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 20004 20004
GPS coordinates: 38.89750,-77.03083
Latest update: March 12, 2025 12:10
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