Jamie L. Whitten Building, Federal administration building in Southwest Washington, United States
The marble and granite Jamie L. Whitten Building rises five stories high with reinforced concrete wings and a neoclassical architectural design at the National Mall.
Built between 1903 and 1908, this structure became the first large Beaux-Arts building in Washington DC, establishing a model for Federal Triangle construction.
The building houses murals by Gilbert White and sculptures by Adolph Alexander Weinman, representing agricultural themes throughout the United States Department of Agriculture headquarters.
Located at 1400 Independence Avenue, the building contains government offices, a visitor center, and a cafeteria serving meals during standard business hours.
Two stone bridges with Guastavino tiles connect the building wings over Independence Avenue, commemorating Seaman A. Knapp and Agriculture Secretary James Wilson.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1903
Architects: Rankin, Kellogg & Crane
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Beaux-Arts
Floors above the ground: 4
Floors below the ground: 1
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: https://www.gsa.gov/historic-buildings/jamie-l-whitten-federal-building-washington-dc
Made from material: marble, granite, reinforced concrete
Website: https://gsa.gov/historic-buildings/jamie-l-whitten-federal-building-washington-dc
GPS coordinates: 38.88806,-77.03000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:23
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