Icons of the Archives Keepsake Ornament

• Made in the U.S.A.
• 3 1/8 X 2 1/4 inches
• Electroplated brass
• Gift boxed

• Product Description

• A wonderful tribute to the temple of our nation’s history, this finely detailed adornment is a stunning collector’s item for history buffs, feline fanciers, and admirers of the American Dream. Purr-fect for pet lovers, our keepsake is a fun piece. Charged with keeping important books protected from rodent and pest infestations, this pretty kitty earns her keep. A sweet addition to ornament collections, it also makes a nice gift.

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.