Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building
Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, Federal office building in Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C., United States.
The limestone structure extends over 3 acres with a central pavilion featuring a granite frontispiece and Egyptian motifs at its main entrance.
Construction finished in 1940, but instead of housing the Social Security Administration, the building served defense agencies during World War II.
The first floor contains Art Deco decorative elements, green marble cladding, and murals depicting American life scenes created under the New Deal program.
The Voice of America and U.S. Agency for Global Media operate from this location, offering guided tours to visitors interested in broadcasting operations.
The building combines Egyptian Revival and Stripped Classical architectural styles, with geometric patterns and polished surfaces throughout its interior spaces.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architects: Charles Klauder
Architectural style: Egyptian Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.88616,-77.01638
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:40
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