National Archives Building Bookmark

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in the U.S.A.
• 2 3/4 X 1 1/4 inches
• Solid brass, electroplated with non-tarnishing silver finish, giclee print

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• This gorgeous representation of the magnificent National Archives Building on our exclusive brass bookmark makes a beautiful gift. With a silky red string and strong coloration, this bookmark is really something special for bookworms, history buffs and patriots.
  

In 1930, New York Architect John Russell Pope was selected to design the National Archives Building. Pope's neoclassical design included both practical and symbolic aspects of housing the nation's records. He proposed a monumental structure with highly decorative architectural features, giant Corinthian columns, 40-foot bronze doors, and inscriptions representing the building's historical importance.

Construction began in 1931 with a groundbreaking ceremony on Pennsylvania Avenue. On February 20, 1933, President Herbert Hoover laid the cornerstone of the building, dedicating it to the people of the United States.

In December 2023, the National Archives Building was designated as a National Historic Landmark.