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Panorama of Washington File 765-378-349
structure #569005704building

Capital Hilton

existing 47.2 m 13 floors 1943

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Architectural Height47.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height47.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height47.2 m
Main Roof Height41.1 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors13 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion1943
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Styleearly modern
Address1001 16th Street NW
Smart Address1001–1005 16th Street NW
Smart Address1523–1533 K Street NW
Smart Address1516 L Street NW
CityWashington, DC
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-30

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