National Building, Historic federal building in Federal Triangle, Washington DC, United States.
The National Building occupies an entire city block with a central atrium featuring 75-foot Corinthian columns and a terra cotta exterior frieze.
The structure, completed in 1887, served as the Pension Bureau until 1926, distributing over 8 million dollars in benefits to Civil War veterans.
The building houses exhibition spaces and the William G. McGowan Theater, which presents public lectures, films, and educational programs about American history.
The National Building maintains research rooms and exhibition halls that remain open to visitors, offering access to important federal records and documents.
The building incorporates an innovative ventilation system that uses the central atrium as a natural air flue, complemented by clerestory windows for light circulation.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.60500,-122.33600
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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