The John A. Wilson District Building, popularly known simply as the Wilson Building, houses the municipal offices and chambers of the Mayor and the Council of Washington, D.C. It was originally called the District Building. In 1994, it was renamed in recognition of former Council Chair John A. Wilson. Completed in 1908, during the administration of 26th Preside…
The John A. Wilson District Building, popularly known simply as the Wilson Building, houses the municipal offices and chambers of the Mayor and the Council of Washington, D.C. It was originally called the District Building. In 1994, it was renamed in recognition of former Council Chair John A. Wilson. Completed in 1908, during the administration of 26th President Theodore Roosevelt, the building is a contributing structure to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.
Location: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Area: 1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built: 1904–1908
Architect: Cope and Stewardson
Architectural style: Beaux Arts
Part of: Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site (ID66000865)
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