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American Federation of Labor Building

American Federation of Labor Building is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002154.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed September 13, 1974NRIS #74002154★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of American Federation of Labor Building
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What is American Federation of Labor Building?

The American Federation of Labor Building is a seven-story brick and limestone building located along Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. Completed in 1916, it served as the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor until 1955, when it merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations to form the AFL–CIO. It remained a trade union headquarters until 2005, when it was sold to the developers of the Washington Marriott Marquis hotel. The building exterior, the only historical element remaining of the building, is now part of that structure. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It housed the American Federation of Labor for 40 years.

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Listing details

Name
American Federation of Labor Building
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
September 13, 1974
NRIS reference number
74002154
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90364, -77.02470
When was American Federation of Labor Building listed on the National Register?

American Federation of Labor Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974.

Where is American Federation of Labor Building located?

American Federation of Labor Building is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90364, -77.02470. See the map above.

Is American Federation of Labor Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. American Federation of Labor Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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