U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building is an historic Beaux Arts style building located at 1615 H St., NW., in Washington, D.C..

US Chamber of Commerce Building
United States Chamber of Commerce building
Location1615 H St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Coordinates38°54′1″N 77°2′17″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1925
ArchitectGilbert, Cass
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.92000499[1]
Added to NRHPMay 13, 1992

History

It was designed by Cass Gilbert and built in 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, for its architecture.[1]

The Washington, D.C. headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce occupies land that was formerly the home of Daniel Webster.[2]

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References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "U.S. Chamber of Commerce website, "History of the building"". Uschamber.com. Retrieved 2010-11-05.


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