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Hooe Building

By California Water Science Center 1920 (approx.)
black doors with windows that have writing on them
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Detailed Description

The Hooe Building

Location

  • Address: 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C., at the corner of 16th and H Streets NW.
  • Current Reference: The site is now known as the Hooe Building (Historical).

Historical Background

  • Construction and Design:
    • Built: The Hooe Building was constructed between 1900 and 1902.
    • Architectural Design: It was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by the prominent architect James H. Windrim. The building features classical architectural elements such as cornices, pilasters, and a symmetrical façade.

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The Hooe Building

Location

  • Address: 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C., at the corner of 16th and H Streets NW.
  • Current Reference: The site is now known as the Hooe Building (Historical).

Historical Background

  • Construction and Design:
    • Built: The Hooe Building was constructed between 1900 and 1902.
    • Architectural Design: It was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by the prominent architect James H. Windrim. The building features classical architectural elements such as cornices, pilasters, and a symmetrical façade.