American Federation of Labor Building
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The American Federation of Labor Building is a seven-story brick and limestone
building located in Washington, D.C.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1974. It housed the American Federation of Labor
for 40 years.
The National Park Service, in 1974, described it:
The American Federation of Labor Building is being incorporated within a larger design for a new Marriott Marquis
hotel to serve the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located across the street.
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate . Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera....
building located in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1974. It housed the American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor was one of the first federations of labor unions in the United States. It was founded in 1886 by an alliance of craft unions disaffected from the Knights of Labor, a national labor association. Samuel Gompers was elected president of the Federation at its...
for 40 years.
The National Park Service, in 1974, described it:
The American Federation of Labor Building is being incorporated within a larger design for a new Marriott Marquis
Marriott Marquis
The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a Marriott hotel and the 14th tallest skyscraper in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Designed by Atlanta architect John C. Portman, Jr., It is probably one of the most recognized buildings in the city...
hotel to serve the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located across the street.
External links
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