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Question: Name that building!

jefficator — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:04:13 -0800

What is the building I saw while driving on the beltway around DC?

On a recent trip from Alabama to New Jersey, I spent hours stuck in traffic on the beltway surrounding Washington, DC. I distinctly remember a tall, somewhat ornate, stone building to the west--the left as I headed north. I presume this building was in Arlington County, though I could be mistaken.

1) Does anyone know the name of the building?

2) Short of querying the hive mind, how would one find out the name of buildings like this?

By: dirtynumbangelboy

dirtynumbangelboy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:15:37 -0800

I don't know the building, but Wikimapia is often helpful.

By: jefficator

jefficator — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:29:09 -0800

Thanks, dirtynumb! It turns out I was looking at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. I never would have found it without your help!

By: dirtynumbangelboy

dirtynumbangelboy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:49:42 -0800

You're welcome :)

By: nougat

nougat — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:18:50 -0800

I came here to say the Masonic but looks like you already figured that out :)

By: waylaid

waylaid — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:32:17 -0800

Yes, it is the Masonic! I actually discovered you can do a tour through it - there's several a day, and they go through the very elaborate building floor by floor - it's practically a Masonic museum. The best part is getting up to the observation deck at the top of the tower - which has an amazing view.

By: Daddy-O

Daddy-O — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:20:35 -0800

Google images link here for the curious. Wikipedia article.

By: Chrysostom

Chrysostom — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:34:26 -0800

Note that the Memorial is in the city of Alexandria, not the county of Arlington.