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Construction of the National Archives Building

These photographs show the construction of the National Archives Building over the course of more than 2 years. More than a year was needed simply to complete the foundation for the building.

"Archives Building Foundations"
September 30, 1932
Archives Building Under Construction - Foundations
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National Archives and Records Administration
Records of the Public Buildings Service
Record Group 121

 

    

"The Archives Building"
September 5, 1933
Archives Building Under Construction - Phase 1
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National Archives and Records Administration
Records of the National Archives and Records Administration
Record Group 64
"The Archives Building"
December 4, 1933
Archives Building Under Construction - Phase 2
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National Archives and Records Administration
Records of the National Archives and Records Administration
Record Group 64 		  "The Archives Building"
October 1, 1934
Archives Building Under Construction - Phase 3
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National Archives and Records Administration
Records of the National Archives and Records Administration
Record Group 64

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