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solidrecommendations t1_iw4ldvw wrote

What is the larger building in the background? I can‘t figure it out.

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otterpile t1_iw4p1py wrote

It's the old Patent Office Building (now the Donald W. Reynolds Center, home of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery). ETA: that's the G Street side, which I believe was the first wing completed.

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schwars1 t1_iw50a1v wrote

Buildings in the foreground are now the Pepco building at 9th and G St NW

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CandyCaneCrisp t1_iw50kv3 wrote

This must be one of the oldest photos of the District.

What's the deal with the roof of the building on the right middle? Usually there aren't giant gaps.

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imthefuckinginternet t1_iw5lyoy wrote

I don't believe those are gaps. I believe that is a lead standing seam roof with either wet spots or tar sealing strips painted on it. That said, check the ladders on the roof next door. I think it was in the middle of a chimney sweep when the photo was taken.

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Baloncesto t1_iw5m6wu wrote

Those looks like ladders resting on the roof.

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vtsandtrooper t1_iw7xgai wrote

That building in the back has a very important role in the history of fire and life safety design in the US. One of the most interesting stories in DC construction history imo.

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