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Panorama of Washington File 765-378-349
structure #835831460building

John Adams Building

existing 6 floors 1938

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Floors6
Completion1938
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagelibrary
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
AddressNorth side of Independence Avenue, from 2nd to 3rd Streets
Smart Address50–98 2nd Street SE
Smart Address51–99 3rd Street SE
Smart Address200–298 Independence Avenue SE
CityWashington, DC
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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