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Federal Reserve Board Building: This structure set the tone for progressive architecture in Washington, DC.
In 1935, the Federal Reserve Board held a national competition to select an architect who would design their new Washington, DC headquarters. The ultimate winner was the prominent Paul Philippe Cret,…
Pan American Union Headquarters: This was the first major commission in the careers of architects Paul Philippe Cret and Albert P. Kelsey.
The Pan American Union is the home of the world's oldest international association, founded in 1890 to foster cultural and commercial ties among the Western Hemisphere republics. It serves as a focal…
Duke Ellington Bridge (Calvert Street Bridge): Built in the 1930s to accommodate streetcars, this bridge was renamed for jazz musician Duke Ellington after his death in 1974.
Built in 1935, this bridge replaced the 1891 iron trestle bridge that had been constructed in the same location. The Commission of Fine Arts considered bridge designs for this site for years before…