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1. 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.

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3. 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.

4. museum.archives.govThe National Archives in Washington, DC | National Archives ...

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   Dec 7, 2010 · National Archives. See the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Exhibit Hours. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location. 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408. Free Admission.

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

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Find directions to our building, review our research room policies, and learn what to expect when you arrive. The Rotunda of the National Archives Building displays the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.

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7. visit.archives.gov › visit › about-national-archivesAbout the National Archives | National Archives Museum

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   The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential libraries, and online. Learn more about the National Archives and Records Administration.

8. home.nps.gov › articles › 000How the National Archives Became Home to the US ... - NPS

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   Oct 10, 2024 · The National Archives then held all the key documents of the nation’s founding, and the building became one of the most popular places to visit in Washington, DC. The grand procession for transferring the Charters of Freedom from the Library of Congress to the National Archives.

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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.

   National Archives Building - Wikipedia

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   Where is the National Archives Museum in Washington DC?

   • The museum wing of the National Archives, the National Archives Museum is the home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Located at 701 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20408. Admission is always free.

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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.

   A History of the National Archives Building, Washington, DC

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   When was the National Archives built?

   • Construction of the foundation for the National Archives Building, September 1, 1932. During the summer of 1931, the Commission on Fine Arts and the Public Building Commission approved Pope's plans. Pope's design included both the practical and symbolic aspects of housing the nation's records.

   A History of the National Archives Building, Washington, DC

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   Where was the National Archives located in Washington?

   • Washington 1928, Plan of the Mall, Records of the National Capital Planning Commission. The National Archives site also moved twice before the final location was chosen. The 1926 Public Building Commission plan placed the Archives between 12th and 13th Streets and B Street (now Constitution Avenue) and C Street NW.

   A History of the National Archives Building, Washington, DC

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   Is the National Archives building a National Historic Landmark?

   • In December 2023, the National Archives Building was designated a National Historic Landmark. (View the final nomination form.) The National Archives Building in Washington, DC, has been called a “temple to American history.” This view shows the Pennsylania Avenue entrance. (National Archives photo by Richard Schneider)

   The National Archives Building

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10. www.archives.gov › national-archives-buildingThe National Archives Building

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    Aug 20, 2024 · With its massive Corinthian columns, allegorical sculptures, and the largest sliding bronze doors in the world, the National Archives Building is the most ornate structure in Washington, DC’s Federal Triangle. Sitting imposingly on Pennsylvania Avenue, halfway between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, it’s the work of master architect John Russell Pope. Completed in 1935, the building ...