Corcoran Hall, Colonial Revival university building at George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
The four-story Corcoran Hall features red brick in Flemish bond, limestone accents, and a symmetrical facade with rectangular windows across its upper stories.
Constructed in 1924 according to designs by architects Albert Harris and Arthur Heaton, Corcoran Hall became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
The physics department resides in Corcoran Hall, where renowned physicist George Gamow conducted research and taught between 1934 and 1956.
Located at 725 21st Street Northwest in Washington D.C., Corcoran Hall measures 136 feet wide and 55 feet deep with a concrete and steel frame structure.
During World War II, military researchers developed the bazooka weapon system in the basement laboratories of Corcoran Hall.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.89917,-77.04667
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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