2000 Pennsylvania Avenue

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue is a mixed-use development in Foggy Bottom that combines a ten-story office tower with preserved historic row houses fronting the street. The complex includes office space, parking, a fitness center, and conference facilities.

The development was constructed in 1983 while preserving thirteen original row houses built between 1831 and 1896 that once housed local merchant shops. These houses represented some of the area's oldest structures at the time.

The original row houses along the street display architectural features that reflect different periods of neighborhood growth. Visitors can observe these historic facades today, integrated into the modern complex.

The building is located in Foggy Bottom with easy access to shops, services, and nearby George Washington University. Visitors should know this is an active commercial building, so some areas may have restricted access.

This project pioneered facade preservation techniques in Washington D.C., demonstrating how historic house fronts could be retained within large modern developments. The approach later influenced similar projects throughout the city.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1831

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Italianate architecture, Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.90052,-77.04604

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49