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Panorama of Washington File 192-839-327

Washington, DC city

structure #228439059building

Washington Square

existing 39 m 12 floors 1982

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Main Roof Height39 m
Floors12
Completion1982
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1050 Connecticut Avenue NW
Smart Address1016–1050 Connecticut Avenue NW
Smart Address1017–1027 18th Street NW
Smart Address1718–1750 L Street NW
CityWashington
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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