Recorder of Deeds Building

Recorder of Deeds Building
Location within Washington, D.C.
General information
Type Office
Location 515 D Street Washington, D.C., United States
Coordinates 38°53′42″N 77°01′11″W / 38.8949099°N 77.0197182°W / 38.8949099; -77.0197182Coordinates: 38°53′42″N 77°01′11″W / 38.8949099°N 77.0197182°W / 38.8949099; -77.0197182
Completed 1943
Design and construction
Architect Nathan C. Wyeth

The Recorder of Deeds Building is an historic building located at 515 D Street N.W. Washington, D.C.

History

It was built between 1940 and 1943.[1] There are many murals decorating the inside, produced by WPA artists. It was designed by Nathan C. Wyeth.[2]

In 2010, the Recorder of Deeds, moved out, to be replaced by the Chief Financial Officer.[3]

In 2011, there was some flooding that closed the building.[4] There was an attempt to gain landmark status.[5]

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