Eccles Building, Washington D.C.

Name: Eccles Building
Address: 20th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C., United States

#138 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building houses the main offices of the Board of Governors of the United States' Federal Reserve System. It is located at the intersection of 20th Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. The building, designed in the Stripped Classicism style, was designed by Paul Philippe Cret and completed in 1937. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the building on October 20, 1937. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1937 (87 years ago)Height: 85 ftFloors: 6Coordinates: 38°53'35"N, 77°2'45"W

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20th St and Constitution Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Eccles Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Three Soldiers, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Diplomatic Reception Rooms.

~860 ftSW
Somber monument to U.S. service members
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • In the heart of Washington D.C. lies a solemn tribute to the service and sacrifice of the United States' armed forces during one of its most controversial wars—the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Often referred to simply as "The Wall," this poignant monument is dedicated...
~1140 ftSW
Monuments and statues
The Three Soldiers, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Three Soldiers statue is a poignant and evocative monument located in the nation's capital, Washington D.C. This bronze sculpture, crafted by the artist Frederick Hart, serves as a powerful tribute to the American servicemen of the Vietnam War.
~1380 ftS
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is an iconic feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C., United States, offering a place of contemplation and beauty amidst the bustling city. Stretching over 2,029 feet long and 167 feet wide, this expansive pond serves as a...
~740 ftNW
Museum
Diplomatic Reception Rooms, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State constitute forty-two principal rooms and offices where the Secretary of State conducts the business of modern diplomacy. Located on the seventh and eighth floors of the Harry S Truman Building in Washington, D.C. the...
~970 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Vietnam Women's Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War.
~770 ftW
Bronze statue of a celebrated scientist
Albert Einstein Memorial, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Albert Einstein Memorial is a monumental bronze statue by sculptor Robert Berks, depicting Albert Einstein seated with manuscript papers in hand.
~1220 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
~1250 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • General Jose Gervasio Artigas is a bronze statue, in Washington, DC, capital of the United States, at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Virginia Avenue, at 18th Street. It is one of a set called the Statues of the Liberators.
~1540 ftE
Beaux-Arts architecture
Pan American Union Building, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Pan American Union Building is the headquarters for the Organization of American States. It is located at 17th Street N.W. between C Street N.W. and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~1530 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.
~1080 ftSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence is a memorial depicting the signatures of the 56 signatories to the United States Declaration of Independence. It is located in the Constitution Gardens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Which popular attractions are close to Eccles Building?

Nearby attractions include National Academy of Sciences Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Edward J. Kelly Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Diplomatic Reception Rooms, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), General Jose de San Martin Memorial, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Eccles Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eccles Building:

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (9 min walk)

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (16 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)