Building 170, Colonial Revival industrial building in Navy Yard neighborhood, Washington D.C.
Building 170 stands as a two-story red brick structure with a metal shed roof and open interior layout near the Anacostia River waterfront.
The structure operated as an electrical substation within a 60-acre naval industrial complex that produced weapons and ordnance technology during World War I and II.
The building represents the transition of industrial spaces into modern mixed-use developments while preserving architectural elements from the early 20th century.
The first floor contains 8,000 square feet of retail space, with additional areas available for lease on the second floor near the Department of Transportation headquarters.
This former naval facility transformed into a civilian structure contributes to the Washington Navy Yard Annex Historic District, recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1919
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.87489,-77.00206
Latest update: April 5, 2025 19:55
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