WASHINGTON DC, United States — The exterior of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, located at 1849 C Street NW in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington DC. This massive structure, completed in 1936, blends Neoclassical and Art Deco architectural styles and houses the headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, commonly known as the Department of the Interior headquarters, is a prominent landmark in Washington DC's Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Completed in 1936 during the Great Depression era, it was one of the largest office buildings in Washington at the time, spanning two city blocks. The building's architecture, designed by Waddy Butler Wood, is a unique blend of Neoclassical and Art Deco styles, reflecting the transitional period in American architecture during the 1930s. Its limestone facade features both classical elements like columns and pediments, as well as Art Deco details in its decorative panels and interior designs. Covering approximately million square feet, the building houses offices for over 2,000 employees of the Department of the Interior. The DOI, established in 1849, is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, as well as the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. The building is adorned with numerous murals and sculptures created under the Treasury Section of Painting and Sculpture, a Great Depression-era program to embellish public buildings. These artworks often depict themes related to the American West, conservation, and Native American culture, reflecting the Department's responsibilities. In 2010, the building was renamed after Stewart Lee Udall, who served as Secretary of the Interior from 1961 to 1969 and was known for his significant contributions to environmental policy and conservation efforts. Today, the Department of the Interior Building stands as a testament to the enduring role of federal agencies in American governance and the architectural legacy of the New Deal era in Washington DC.
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Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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