National Portrait Gallery
Also known as: Old Patent Office, National Collection of Fine ArtsF and G Sts. between 7th and 9th Sts., NW, Washington, District of Columbia
Map
Coordinates:
+38.89774, -77.0228538°53'52" N, 77°01'22" W
Quadrangle map:Washington West
Description
One of the foremost examples of Greek Revival architecture in America. During the 19th century was the largest of Washington's government buildings, housing a variety of agencies. Famous people associate width the building include Abraham Lincoln, whose second inaugural was held there, and Clara Barton and Walt Whitman, who were employed there.
-- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS DC-130)
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966
- Reference number
- 66000902
- Architectural style
- Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival
- Areas of significance
- Science; Architecture; Invention
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event; C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Government office
- Current function
- Museum
- Periods of significance
- 1875-1899; 1850-1874; 1825-1849
- Significant years
- 1840; 1850; 1867
Update Log
- April 27, 2017: New Street View added by Michael Miller