Recorder of Deeds Building
Recorder of Deeds Building | |
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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°WCoordinates: 38°53′42″N 77°01′11″W / 38.8949099°N 77.0197182°W |
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]
References
- ↑ "Recorder of Deeds Building - Washington DC - Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- ↑ "Recorder of Deeds Building, African American Heritage Trail - www.culturaltourism.org". www.culturaltourismdc.org. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- ↑ "D.C. Recorder of Deeds moving but fate of murals unclear". The Washington Post. 2010-03-11. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- ↑ "Recorder of Deeds 515 D Street Location Is Closed Until Further Notice | otr". otr.cfo.dc.gov. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- ↑ "DCPL Seeks Landmark Designation for Recorder of Deeds". DCist. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
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