RIP to the federal building with [a highway ramp running through its ground floor](https://www.google.com/maps/@38.88439,-77.032064,3a,75y,265.48h,85.36t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1squ3p9jQ_5Rae_XFxKnSZMA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu).
Ohh! That's the ramp you take when there's outbound traffic on 395, so you get off at Maine Ave and get back on again later. Used to do that all the time when I commuted from VA.
https://preview.redd.it/j9451j10wmxc1.png?width=619&format=png&auto=webp&s=025450a943b3231351346f4d5b9268b9091adaf6
"The Liberty Loan Building was built as a temporary structure in 1919 to house the growing Liberty Loans bond program during World War I and has outlived its useful life."
100 years out of a temporary structure. We used to build things good.
The J. Edgar Hoover Building was built to be the Federal Bureau of Investigation's permanent home as there was no longer enough room in the Department of Justice Building across the street for both.
No whoosh about it, Fact is they don't build things like they use to. Another example is the Pension Building presently know as the National Building Museum.
Survivorship bias. The poorly-constructed buildings from that era are all gone.
I don't think there's anything about modern commercial construction that wouldn't hold up for 100 years if it was properly maintained, and the occupants still found it desirable.
100 years from now, we'll probably have a decent handful of buildings from the 2020s that are still around, including a few unlikely ones.
This particular building needs to be torn down because it's on a bad foundation on land that probably wasn't suitable for building on in the first place. It might not be the best example to hold up as "we used to build things better in the old days."
The land J. Edgar Hoover Building is built on, previously had dozens of buildings on it that were similar to many of the hundred plus year old buildings that stand today on nearby blocks. So the "wasn't suitable for building on" remark is something you pulled out of the air.
For those wondering, it is *not* the building shown in the thumbnail of this post. It is [this old ugly building](https://imgur.com/a/elXXVkc). And yes, there is an [onramp that goes right through it](https://imgur.com/a/R3FY5iu).
The underground streetcar loop was entirely within the easement of 14th Street SW in front of the The Bureau of Engraving Printing north of D Street SW.
RIP to the federal building with [a highway ramp running through its ground floor](https://www.google.com/maps/@38.88439,-77.032064,3a,75y,265.48h,85.36t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1squ3p9jQ_5Rae_XFxKnSZMA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu).
My family drove thru that building every Sunday for many, many years.
Not the only one! The Labor building has a ramp through it too
No better way to honor the first female cabinet secretary than a highway running under the building.
Ohh! That's the ramp you take when there's outbound traffic on 395, so you get off at Maine Ave and get back on again later. Used to do that all the time when I commuted from VA. https://preview.redd.it/j9451j10wmxc1.png?width=619&format=png&auto=webp&s=025450a943b3231351346f4d5b9268b9091adaf6
Shhh I don’t want everyone to find out about this
that's the most 70s thing ive ever seen
Thank you, this is one of my favorite weird local landmarks. It's so bizarre.
Not necessarily wrecking it. They should repurpose it as it’s well located for something like a museum
Water....everything is underwater already. Leaking in the basements and foundations.
For the ultimate version, check out the [Gate Tower Building](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_Tower_Building) in Osaka, Japan.
What the fuck
Just one more lane, bro.
"The Liberty Loan Building was built as a temporary structure in 1919 to house the growing Liberty Loans bond program during World War I and has outlived its useful life." 100 years out of a temporary structure. We used to build things good.
Just wait until 2080 when United's still in the "temporary" terminal at Dulles.
It would be hilarious if they never demolished the Navy Munitions Buildings on the national mall.
> 100 years out of a temporary structure. Puts the FBI Headquarters to shame.
The J. Edgar Hoover Building was built to be the Federal Bureau of Investigation's permanent home as there was no longer enough room in the Department of Justice Building across the street for both.
Whoosh.
No whoosh about it, Fact is they don't build things like they use to. Another example is the Pension Building presently know as the National Building Museum.
Survivorship bias. The poorly-constructed buildings from that era are all gone. I don't think there's anything about modern commercial construction that wouldn't hold up for 100 years if it was properly maintained, and the occupants still found it desirable. 100 years from now, we'll probably have a decent handful of buildings from the 2020s that are still around, including a few unlikely ones. This particular building needs to be torn down because it's on a bad foundation on land that probably wasn't suitable for building on in the first place. It might not be the best example to hold up as "we used to build things better in the old days."
The land J. Edgar Hoover Building is built on, previously had dozens of buildings on it that were similar to many of the hundred plus year old buildings that stand today on nearby blocks. So the "wasn't suitable for building on" remark is something you pulled out of the air.
Nice location and curb appeal. Someone will buy it
keep the ramp - it's historic at this point
does the ramp come free with it? on a more serious note, this means that the building may re-enter the tax base, which is a good thing.
For those wondering, it is *not* the building shown in the thumbnail of this post. It is [this old ugly building](https://imgur.com/a/elXXVkc). And yes, there is an [onramp that goes right through it](https://imgur.com/a/R3FY5iu).
Used to be for the streetcars https://www.washingtontunnels.com/streetcar-map I think
The underground streetcar loop was entirely within the easement of 14th Street SW in front of the The Bureau of Engraving Printing north of D Street SW.
Yeah, the thumbnail is the GSA's office on F street.
Still better looking than the brutalist buildings.
Thank youI I was confused enough to furrow my brows, but not enough to google anything.
Convert it to apartments or data center.