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Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington

Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000959.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000959★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington?

The Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington is a Beaux-Arts style building designed by architects Carrere and Hastings, and located at 1530 P Street NW in Washington, D.C. It housed the Carnegie Institution for Science, a philanthropic scientific research organization founded in 1902 by Andrew Carnegie, until 2021. In recognition of the building's architecture and its unique tenant, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The building was also designated a contributing property to the Sixteenth Street Historic District in 1978. Since October 2025, it has served as the Embassy of Qatar.

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Listing details

Name
Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000959
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90959, -77.03518
When was Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington listed on the National Register?

Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington located?

Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90959, -77.03518. See the map above.

Is Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Administration Building, Carnegie Institute of Washington is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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