Corcoran Hall

Corcoran Hall is a four-story university building at George Washington University featuring red brick laid in Flemish bond with limestone accents. A symmetrical facade displays rectangular windows distributed across the upper stories, supported by a concrete and steel frame.

The structure was constructed in 1924 following designs by architects Albert Harris and Arthur Heaton. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, securing its status as a protected landmark.

The building housed renowned physicists whose work shaped the university's academic reputation. It reflects a long tradition of scientific inquiry that mattered to generations of students.

The building is located at 725 21st Street Northwest and is accessible by public transit or on foot from central campus areas. Visitors should check current access policies, as this is an active academic building.

During World War II, military researchers developed the bazooka weapon system in its basement laboratories. This military work remained long hidden behind the building's public identity as a purely academic space.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.89917,-77.04667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43