National Archives Building Fused Glass Magnet

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in Oak Park, Illinois, USA
• 1 3/4 X 1 3/4 inches
• 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 magnet. Hand screen printed with black enamel, it was fused in a kiln to about 1400 degrees. A nice piece that quietly shows support for the National Archives, these magnets 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.