Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Riggs Bank General History
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 6, 2019
1. Riggs Bank General History Marker
Inscription.
Riggs Bank General History. . The Washington Loan and Trust Company, a predecessor of the Riggs Bank, was established in 1889, at which time it was the first chartered bank in Washington, D.C. In 1923, The Trust built a new, one story stone bank at the corner of 17th and G Streets, N.W. Designed by architect Arthur B. Heaton, the building was modeled after an Italian Renaissance palazzo. The fine architectural detailing, which included gracefully arched windows, sandstone and granite exteriors, and a notable interior finished in marble and mahogany, reflected the prominence of the institution. In 1974, the building was razed for the construction of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board building that currently stands at this location.
The Washington Loan & Trust Company, a predecessor of the Riggs Bank, was established in 1889, at which time it was the first chartered bank in Washington, D.C. In 1923, The Trust built a new, one story stone bank at the corner of 17th & G Streets, N.W. Designed by architect Arthur B. Heaton, the building was modeled after an Italian Renaissance palazzo. The fine architectural detailing, which included gracefully arched windows, sandstone and granite exteriors, and a notable interior finished in marble and mahogany, reflected the prominence of the institution. In 1974, the building was razed for the construction of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board building that currently stands at this location.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 38° 53.891′ N, 77° 2.398′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker can be reached from G Street Northwest just west of 17th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1704 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riggs Bank Medallions (a few steps from this marker); Riggs Bank Sculptural Elements (within shouting distance of
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 6, 2019
2. Riggs Bank General History Marker
The marker is the plaque on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
