Hibbs, W. B., and Company Building – Washington, D. C.
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 53.970 W 077° 02.010
18S E 323658 N 4307589
Historic office building in the financial district of Washington DC, used as offices for stock brokerage firm.
Waymark Code: WMNYV8
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The W. B. Hibbs & Co. Building is located at 725 15th Street NW, Washington, D. C. Executed in the Beaux-Arts style of architecture, the ten story building is faced with white marble and has a riveted steel structure. The building is flanked to the south by the National Savings and Trust Company (National Safe Deposit Company) Building (1888) and to the north by the Playhouse Theatre (Svartzell, Rheem, and Hensey Company) Building. Although the building has undergone a series of modernizing renovations, the exterior facade and many interior features have been veil preserved.

The W. B. Hibbs & Co. Building, constructed between 1906-1908, is located at 726 Fifteenth Street, HI, Washington, D.C. The building is most significant as an excellent example of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture, a style representative of the era's popular City Beautiful movement. The V. B. Hibbs & Co. Building vas designed by noted Washington architect Jules Henri de Sibour and noted Nev York architect Bruce Price. In addition, the building is significant for its association with W. B. Hibbs & Co., which was founded in 1889 by William Beale Hibbs. The company currently operates under the name Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas, Inc.

The W. B. Hibbs & Co. Building or as it is now known the Folger building is in excellent condition. And continues to serve as offices for the stock brokerage firm.
Street address:
725 15th Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia


County / Borough / Parish: District of Columbia

Year listed: 1991

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Commerce/Trade

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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