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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › National_Archives_BuildingNational Archives Building - Wikipedia

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   The National Archives Building, known informally as Archives I, is the headquarters of the United States National Archives and Records Administration. It is located north of the National Mall at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. in Washington, D.C.

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3. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk › about › visit-usVisit us - The National Archives

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   You do not need to book to visit our exhibition, shop or cafe. Book a reading room visit. Please note: from April 2024 to early 2025, we are replacing the repository windows in the older part of our building. The work is likely to be noisy and may cause some noise disturbance in the reading rooms. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.

4. www.archives.gov › dcThe National Archives in Washington, DC | National Archives

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   Mar 18, 2024 · Visit the National Archives in Washington, DC to access permanent records created by the U.S. Congress, Supreme Court, federal agencies, and more. Learn about the research room, museum, and rotunda hours and location.

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6. www.archives.gov › national-archives-buildingThe National Archives Building | National Archives

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Learn about the National Archives Building, a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of American history and democracy. Explore its architecture, sculptures, murals, public spaces, and records through photos, videos, and online exhibits.

7. www.archives.gov › about › historyA History of the National Archives Building, Washington, DC

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   Dec 18, 2023 · The National Archives Building is known for the history it holds, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. But the history of the National Archives Building itself is just as representative of democracy as the founding documents it holds. Learn more about the National Archives Building on our special topics page.

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8. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk › about › visit-usOpening times - The National Archives

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   11:00 to 16:00. 11:00 to 16:00. 11:00 to 16:00. 11:00 to 16:00. *We will be open every Sunday until 21 July 2024. After that, our building will be open on select Sundays. Please note, the reading rooms are never open on a Sunday. For specific dates, please check the Closure dates section below. We are usually closed on bank holidays.

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   Where is the National Archives building located?

   • The National Archives Building, known informally as Archives I, is the headquarters of the United States National Archives and Records Administration. It is located north of the National Mall at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. in Washington, D.C. The rotunda entrance is on Constitution Avenue, and the research entrance is on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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   When was the National Archives built?

   • By 1927, the Archives site had moved to 9th and 10th Streets and B Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Several plans from that era show the Archives on this site. In 1930 Mellon selected New York Architect John Russell Pope to design the National Archives Building.

   A History of the National Archives Building, Washington, DC

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   How big is the National Archives Building?

   • The two bronze doors that guard the Constitution Avenue entrance each weigh 6½ tons and measure 38 feet 7 inches high, nearly 10 feet wide, and 11 inches thick. Measuring 118 feet wide and 18 feet high at their peaks, the pediments on the north and south sides of the National Archives Building are the largest in Washington, DC.

   A History of the National Archives Building, Washington, DC

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   Why is the National Archives building important?

   • The National Archives Building is known for the history it holds, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. But the history of the National Archives Building itself is just as representative of democracy as the founding documents it holds.

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   Who designed the National Archives Building?

   • In 1930 Mellon selected New York Architect John Russell Pope to design the National Archives Building. Pope suggested moving the building to the land the Justice Department was slated to occupy—the block bounded by 7th and 9th Streets and B Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW—the current site of the National Archives Building.

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   Why did Congress build the National Archives Building?

   • That year, Congress authorized construction of the National Archives Building as part of a massive public buildings program designed to beautify the center of Washington, DC, and provide office space for the growing federal bureaucracy. This program led to the design and construction of buildings within the Federal Triangle.

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10. artsandculture.google.com › story › the-nationalThe National Archives Building: Temple to our History

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    Nov 6, 2013 · Building is an architectural treasure in terms of both form and function. In 1928, Congress appropriated $8,750,000 for the land and construction of the National Archives Building—the equivalent of almost $122,000,000 in today's dollars. Construction began in 1933, and the building was first open in 1935.