American Institute of Pharmacy Building

The American Institute of Pharmacy Building is an office structure faced in Vermont marble with Beaux-Arts styling, featuring a central mass with side wings and a monumental entrance framed by pilasters and bronze lamps. Inside are conference rooms, a rotunda, museum galleries, and the Potomac View Terrace overlooking the city.

Architect John Russell Pope designed this Beaux-Arts structure in 1932, adding it to his collection of major Washington buildings. The structure was completed during a period when the National Mall was taking shape through such classical architecture.

This building serves as the national headquarters of the American Pharmacists Association and houses spaces for professional conferences and pharmaceutical exhibitions that visitors can explore. The interior design reflects how the pharmacy profession honors its history and achievements.

The building sits along Constitution Avenue between the Lincoln Memorial and Department of State, easily accessible by foot and public transit. Visitors should note this is an active office building with specific public access hours for interior spaces.

This building is the only privately owned property on the National Mall and offers visitors views of the Capitol, Washington Monument, and Potomac River. The combination of these views from this location makes it a distinctive spot on the National Mall.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1932

Architects: John Russell Pope, George A. Fuller Company

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

GPS coordinates: 38.89279,-77.04949

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00