Washington Navy Yard, Naval arsenal and shipyard in Navy Yard district, Washington, D.C., United States.
The Washington Navy Yard extends along the Anacostia River banks, featuring Colonial Revival and Victorian architectural elements across its 127-acre grounds.
Established in 1799 under Benjamin Stoddert's direction, the facility transitioned from shipbuilding to ordnance production after the War of 1812 due to river limitations.
The facility maintains the Naval Historical Center, preserving extensive documentation of maritime operations and technological developments throughout American naval history.
The Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station on the Green Line provides direct access to the facility, which requires security clearance for entry to restricted areas.
The Washington Navy Yard labor strike of 1835 marked the first recorded protest by federal civilian employees in United States history.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: October 2, 1799
Architects: Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture, Victorian architecture
Industry: shipbuilding
GPS coordinates: 38.87389,-76.99500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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