The National Archives in a Snow Globe Fabric Ornament

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Handmade
• Approximately 6 inches

• Product Description

• If you like snow globes and ornaments and you need help deciding which one to get, this might be the twofer deal for you. A rendition of the National Archives on a starry night with all handmade details. You're welcome!

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.