National Archives Building Fused Glass Coaster

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in Oak Park, Illinois, USA
• 4 X 4 inches
• Rubber feet add grip and prevent slipping
• One of a kind - see images for normal variations
• Sold individually

• Product Description

• Cut from a big sheet of smokey glass, we love this kiln formed coaster. Hand screen printed with black enamel, it was fused in a kiln to about 1400 degrees. The coaster has clear bumpers on the bottom to protect your surfaces. A nice piece that quietly shows support for the National Archives, these coasters are unique and one of a kind.

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.