U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building explained

US Chamber of Commerce Building
Location:1615 H St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Coordinates:38.9005°N -77.0376°W
Built:1925
Architect:Gilbert, Cass
Architecture:Beaux Arts
Added:May 13, 1992
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:92000499

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building is an historic Beaux Arts style building located at 1615 H St., NW., in Washington, D.C. It was built for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and remains their headquarters.

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.

The building occupies land that was formerly the home of Daniel Webster.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Chamber of Commerce website, "History of the building" . Uschamber.com . 2010-11-05.