Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC

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6th St and Pennsylvania Ave, NW, DC, Washington

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Square Footage		Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	301871	Stories/Levels:	9
First Floor Area:	0	Perimeter:	0(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	164490	Depth:	0(Linear Ft.)
		Height:	90(Linear Ft.)
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Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1931	1938	"stripped classic" style	Bennet Parsons & Frost
1937	1938	Original Construction	Bennet, Parsons & Frost

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Size:996 KB Description:East Pennsylvania Ave., Michael Lantz (sculptor), limestone, 12'x15', (1 of 2) Washington,DC View Larger	Size:994 KB Description:Limestone, 12'x7', West Constitution Ave. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:987 KB Description:Limestone, 12'x7', East Pennsylvania Ave. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:996 KB Description:Limestone, 12'x7', West Pennsylvania Ave. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:977 KB Description:Limestone, 12'x7', East Constitution Ave. Washington,DC View Larger
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Size:1.05 MB Description:First Floor East Pennsylvania Ave. Lobby Washington,DC View Larger	Size:1.68 MB Description:First Floor Southwest Vestibule to Light Court Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.47 MB Description:Fifth Floor Telephone Closet (near 586) Washington,DC View Larger	Size:907 kb Description:First Floor East Pennsylvania Ave. Elevator Lobby Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.34 MB Description:Fifth Floor Hearing Room Washington,DC View Larger
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Size:2.10 MB Description:First Floor West Pennsylvania Ave. Lobby Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.24 MB Description:First Floor East Pennsylvania Ave. Lobby Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.57 MB Description:First Floor East Pennsylvania Ave. Lobby Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.25 MB Description:West Pennsylvania Ave. Entrance Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.28 MB Description:Southwest Light Court Entrance Washington,DC View Larger
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Size:1.84 MB Description:121-BS-98G-3 Pedestals flank main entrances. Modeled by the Washington Ornamental Co., Inc. The granite plinths which double as cheekwalls, are treated with this carving. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.19 MB Description:121-BS-98G-4 Study for Ionic capital showing anthemion motif and volutes at cushion, and reeded baluster. Fashioned by Washington Ornamental Co., Inc. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:1.71 MB Description:121-BS-98G-5 Fashioned by Washington Ornamental Co., Inc. Detail of upper right corner of architrave showing anthemion, bell flower, and foliate s- and c- scroll motifs. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:1.82 MB Description:121-BS-98G-6 Fashioned by Washington Ornamental Co.,Inc. #13 = 3rd Flr loggias and portico; #14 = 1st Flr windows at the curve of the apex elevation; #16 = other 1st Flr wdws. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.46 MB Description:121-GA-46-1539 Designed by Concetta Scaravaglione. At East Constitution Ave. Entrance Washington,DC View Larger
Size:3.12 MB Description:121-BS-98G-7 Fashioned by Washington Ornamental Co., Inc. Plaster mouldings for 1st Flr lobbies and offices and corridors. Aluminum radiator grille models for lobbies and vestibules. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:4.05 MB Description:121-BS-124E-29 Washington,DC View Larger	Size:3.10 MB Description:121-BS-124E-30 Washington,DC View Larger	Size:3.83 MB Description:121-BS-124E-36 Washington,DC View Larger	Size:3.85 MB Description:121-BS-100A-1 Each of the four main entrances is identical with the exceptin of the overdoor panel. The broad, flat, post-and-lintel architrave is granite as is the base; limestone is used elsewhere. Washington,DC View Larger
Size:4.21 MB Description:121-BS-100A-03 Taken from atop the National Archives Bldg, it shows the subordinate character of the 7th St. pedestrian entrance which is flanked by in and out ramps to the basement parking garage. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:3.43 MB Description:121-BS-100A-6 Planned plants appear to be in place. Sign for Eldson Landscape Co. of Bala, PA remains. Temporary barriers to protect the trees. Dark staining of 3rd Flr stylobate- recurring problem. Washington,DC View Larger	Size:3.66 MB Description:121-BS-100A-9 Washington,DC View Larger	Size:2.54 MB Description:121-GA-01-1541 Designed by Carl Schmitz Washington,DC View Larger	Size:4.07 MB Description:121-PS-2789 Aluminum doors designed by William McVey; note black painted background fields Washington,DC View Larger
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