Current Exterior, Treasury Annex

ID: 5433 ~ Source: DC Preservation League Photo Archive ~ Creator: Zachary Burt ~ Date: 2019
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Current Exterior, Treasury Annex

Photograph: the main exterior facade features numerous Ionic columns, hinting to classical Greek architecture that inspired both the Treasury Annex's and main building's designs.

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Like many buildings constructed during and after World War I, the Treasury Annex added more space for the federal department to conduct its business. Built in 1918 on Lafayette Square and designed by well-known architect Cass Gilbert – who later…