National Academy of Sciences - Washington, D.C.
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N 38° 53.563 W 077° 02.863
18S E 322409 N 4306864
Non-profit organization that serves to advise the country in the areas of science, engineering, and medicine. Headquarters building located along the Mall in Washington, D.C.
Waymark Code: WMJJ2B
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2013
Views: 11
"The National Academy of Sciences as incorporated by an act of Congress on March 3, 1863, to advise the government on scientific matters, but did not have its own permanent headquarters until this building designed by Goodhue was erected in 1922-24. Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue's design is a free adaptation of the neo-classical style. The facade is one of extreme simplicity and refinement enlivened by bronze panels by Lee Lawrie. On both exterior and interior the building exhibits a unity of architecture and decorative arts. Sculpture by Lee Lawrie, paintings by Albert Hester, and decorations on the dome by Hildreth Meiere are outstanding features." - National Register Nomination
The building is used for lectures, symposia, exhibitions, and concerts, in addition to annual meetings of the National Academy of Science, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. Approximately 150 staff members work at the National Academy of Science Building.
In 2012 a major two year renovation of the building was completed restoring the historic features and bringing the aging infrastructure of the building up to date.
Street address:
2101 Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC
County / Borough / Parish: District of Columbia
Year listed: 1975
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Education
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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