Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pan American Union Headquarters
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 22, 2026
1. Pan American Union Headquarters Marker
Headquarters
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Designed by renowned architect Paul Cret in partnership with Albert Kelsey, the 1910 - 1912 Pan American Union Headquarters houses a diplomatic organization founded in 1890 to stabilize political and economic ties among the nations of the Americas. Through the synthesis of Beaux-Arts design and Mesoamerican motifs, the property reflects the mission of the Organization and its successor, the Organization of American States.
United States Department of the Interior
Designated 2021
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Peace. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 38° 53.576′ N, 77° 2.404′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. It is on 17th Street Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Home of the Pan American Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Ysabel I, La Catolica (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriela Mistral (within shouting distance of this marker); Pablo Neruda (within shouting distance of this marker); Inuksuk (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulfinch Gate House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eloy Alfaro (about 300 feet away); Cordell Hull (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 22, 2026
2. Organization of American States Headquarters Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
