National Metropolitan Bank Building

613 15th St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia

Photos

GENERAL VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+38.89784, -77.03309
38°53'52" N, 77°01'59" W

Street View

View #1

Description

The District's oldest National Bank and the second oldest bank in the city. Located at or near present site since 1814. Significant as integral part of the streetscape of 15th Street. -- Historic American Buildings Survey

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1978
Reference number: 78003059
Architectural style: Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Beaux Arts
Areas of significance: Commerce; Architecture
Level of significance: State
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction
Property type: Building
Historic function: Financial institution
Current function: Financial institution
Period of significance: 1900-1924
Significant years: 1905; 1907

Update Log

June 19, 2017: New Street View added by Michael Miller
May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

Related landmarks

Fifteenth Street Financial Historic District (Parent district)
Rhodes' Tavern (Predecessor) - Phase II of the National Metropolitan Bank was built on the location of the former Rhodes Tavern

Sources

Wikipedia
HABS DC-431 - National Metropolitan Bank Building
Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 78003059 (Nomination form, Photos)