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Panorama of Washington File 765-378-349
structure #401493881building

W Washington DC

existing 10 floors 1917

Location of W Washington DC

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Floors10
Completion1917
Last Renovation2009
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address515 15th Street NW
Smart Address515–541 15th Street NW
Smart Address1424–1434 F Street NW
Smart Address1457 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
CityWashington
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-21

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