Richards Building, Federal building in Washington, DC, United States
The Richards Building was a structure with red brick walls and brown stone trim, featuring many windows arranged in the Rundbogenstil style. Its interior contained numerous small rooms organized in a hotel-like configuration, creating a flexible layout.
The building served as the home of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1871 to 1929, which conducted mapping and surveying operations. It was part of the early government infrastructure developed in the nation's capital.
The structure represented federal architecture of the 1870s, incorporating modern ventilation systems and adaptable room configurations for government use.
The building no longer stands and has been replaced by a modern office complex. Visitors can view the location from the street where it once stood south of the Capitol.
The Richards Building stood on the current site of the Longworth House Office Building, south of the United States Capitol.
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