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Pension Building

Pension 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 March 24, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000312.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed March 24, 1969NRIS #69000312★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Pension Building?

The National Building Museum is a museum of architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning in Northwest Washington, D.C., U.S. It was created by an act of Congress in 1980, and is a private non-profit institution. Located at 401 F Street NW, it is adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the Judiciary Square Metro station. The museum hosts various temporary exhibits in galleries around the spacious Great Hall.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Pension Building
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
March 24, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000312
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89770, -77.01763
When was Pension Building listed on the National Register?

Pension Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1969.

Where is Pension Building located?

Pension Building is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89770, -77.01763. See the map above.

Is Pension Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pension Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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