WASHINGTON DC, United States — The exterior of the Jamie L. Whitten Building, headquarters of the United States Department of Agriculture, stands on the southern side of the National Mall. The Neoclassical structure, completed in 1908, features a limestone facade with Corinthian columns and intricate architectural details.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Jamie L. Whitten Building, headquarters of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is a prominent landmark on the southern side of the National Mall in Washington, Completed in 1908, this impressive Neoclassical structure stands as a testament to the importance of agriculture in American society and governance. Designed by the architectural firm Rankin, Kellogg and Crane, the building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular for federal buildings of the early 20th century. Its limestone facade features a series of grand Corinthian columns, intricate cornices, and ornate sculptural details that reflect the building's significance and the era's architectural preferences. The USDA Building occupies two city blocks, stretching from 12th Street to 14th Street along Independence Avenue SW. Its strategic location on the National Mall places it in close proximity to other important federal buildings and Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of Natural History. Named in 1995 after Jamie L. Whitten, a long-serving Mississippi congressman and champion of agricultural interests, the building houses the offices of the Secretary of Agriculture and other key USDA officials. It serves as the primary administrative center for the department, which oversees federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food. The building's imposing presence and classical design contribute to the monumental character of the National Mall area, reinforcing Washington 's status as the seat of federal power and a showcase of American civic architecture.
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Location: Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, District of Columna, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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