Frances Perkins Building, Washington D.C.

Name: Frances Perkins Building
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#971 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Frances Perkins Building is the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the United States Department of Labor. It is located at 200 Constitution Avenue NW and sits above Interstate 395. The structure is named after Frances Perkins, the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933–1945 and the first female cabinet secretary in U.S. history. ()

Completed: 1975 (49 years ago)Architectural style: ModernismCoordinates: 38°53'32"N, 77°0'53"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Frances Perkins Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Art, Newseum, United States Botanic Garden, Statue of Freedom.

~1520 ftW
American and European art in 2 buildings
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The National Gallery of Art, a monumental presence in the heart of Washington D.C., stands as a testament to the importance of art in national culture. This prestigious institution, nestled on the National Mall, is a beacon for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
~1270 ftW
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
Newseum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Newseum, located in the heart of Washington D.C., stands as a tribute to the evolution and importance of the press and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. This modern museum, which opened its doors in 2008, offers an interactive experience...
~1570 ftS
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
United States Botanic Garden, Washington D.C.
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~1560 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Freedom, Washington D.C.
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0.5 miW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Art gallery
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.
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~940 ftS
Park
Union Square, Washington D.C.
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~510 ftW
Monuments and statues
George Gordon Meade Memorial, Washington D.C.
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~1380 ftSE
Monuments and statues
James A. Garfield Monument, Washington D.C.
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~920 ftSE
Memorial
Peace Monument, Washington D.C.
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~1540 ftNW
Museum
National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The National Law Enforcement Museum is a mostly-underground facility located adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC's Judiciary Square.
~1060 ftE
Monuments and statues
Robert A. Taft Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon is a carillon dedicated as a memorial to U.S. Senator Robert Alphonso Taft, son of President William Howard Taft. The memorial is located north of the Capitol, on Constitution Avenue between New Jersey Avenue and First Street, N.W. Designed by architect Douglas W.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frances Perkins Building?

Nearby attractions include Wirtz Labor Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), George Gordon Meade Memorial, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), John Marshall Park, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Vincent R. Sombrotto Park, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Frances Perkins Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frances Perkins Building:

Metro

Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)
Archives • Lines: Gr, Yl (11 min walk)

Train

U.S. Capitol (9 min walk)
Russell (10 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (15 min walk)
Washington Deluxe Bus (16 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (20 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (31 min walk)