The Bureau of Engraving & Printing found its first home working in the attic and basement of the Treasury Building at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. In 1878, safety concerns and the growth of the Bureau forced Congress to provide a new space. The…

In 1935, the Federal Reserve Board held a national competition to select an architect who would design their new Washington, DC headquarters. The ultimate winner was the prominent Paul Philippe Cret, who was known for his design of the Pan American…