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Pennsylvania Avenue: "America's Main Street"
38.892842, -77.019211
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National Archives (south side)
Original size:
11300x4273 (48 mpixels/37"x14")
38.891706, -77.022953
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National
Archives
(north side with Navy Memorial)
Original size:
13000x6231 (81 mpixels/43"x20")
38.893948, -77.022958
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John A. Wilson Building
Original size:
9890x4879 (48 mpixels)
38.895719, -77.030512 |
Old Post Office Pavilion
10812x11341
38.895044, -77.027461 |
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Ariel Rios Federal Building (west)
Original size:
12184x3774 (45 megapixels)
38.893810, -77.029948 |
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Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., is a grand Neoclassical structure located on Constitution Avenue. Designed by architect Arthur Brown Jr. and completed in 1934, it is part of the Federal Triangle complex. The auditorium is known for its imposing columns and elegant interiors, making it a popular venue for high-profile events. It has historical significance as the site of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949, which established NATO. Named after Andrew W. Mellon, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, the building represents the intersection of diplomacy, history, and architectural excellence.
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Main Pediment Sculpture: Titled "Columbia" by Edgar Walter, the sculpture depicts "Columbia" (the feminine personification of the United States) seating on a throne-like chair, an eagle on her right, a nude youth on her left, and the rays of the sun spreading out behind her.
See also
current NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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17655x4037
38.891908, -77.029888 |
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