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United States Chamber of Commerce: This building represents both the influence of the City Beautiful Movement on DC and the role of voluntary associations in lobbying the government.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building, designed by Cass Gilbert in 1925, is an excellent example of Gilbert's work and of the influence of the City Beautiful Movement and the MacMillan Commission…
Treasury Annex: The Treasury Annex supplemented the growing Treasury Department’s essential functions.
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…
Supreme Court Building: The Supreme Court Building stands as a testament to the nation's dedication to justice and the independence of the judiciary.
When the seat of the federal government moved to DC in 1800, no provision was made for housing for the Supreme Court—a problem that wouldn’t be permanently resolved for 135 years.Less than two weeks…