National Archives Building Ornament

• Made in the U.S.A.
• 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 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 lovers, ornament fanciers, and admirers of the American Dream. A depiction of the Constitution Avenue Entrance Portico and Pediment of the National Archives, this lovely piece is exclusive to the National Archives Store.

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.