Pipes Building (Current Primary Name)
Resource Identification
Name
Building Number
64 (Current Primary Number)
Evaluation
AFRH-W Historic District
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Status
- Non-Contributing (2007-01-01)
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Period(s) of Significance
- Modified Master Plans (1952-1968)
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Area(s) of Significance
- none recorded
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Relative Level of Significance
- Non-Contributing (2006-10-29)
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Quantitative Evaluation
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Criterion A: 0 Criterion B: 0 Criterion C: 0 Criterion D: 0 National Significance: 0 Integrity: 0 Total Score: 0
Other AFRH-W Designations
none recorded
Other Designations
none recorded
Classification
NRHP Resource Type
Building
NRHP Resource Category
Hospital-Related
NRHP Resource Subcategory
Medical Office
Wuzit (original purpose)
Office Building (Hospital)
Important Dates
Construction Date
1953-01-01
Board of Commissioners meeting minutes document that the building was primarily constructed in 1953 and occupied in 1954 (note that month and day are placeholders)
Board of Commissioners meeting minutes document that the building was primarily constructed in 1953 and occupied in 1954 (note that month and day are placeholders)
Location
Address
Primary Address
3700 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Location Description
none recorded
Character Area
1947/1953 Impact
AFRH-W Master Plan Zone
Zone A
Phase 1A Archaeological Zone
Zone 10
Description
Architectural Style
Streamline Moderne
Description
General Description
The Pipes Building, representative of the building efforts undertaken as part of the 1953 Master Plan, is one of the principal dormitories and medical facilities on the property. The imposing masonry building illustrates the stylistic interpretations of the Streamline Moderne, albeit in a minimalist fashion. The large-scale, bomb-resistant building, which incorporates innovative building technology, traditional materials and engineering advances of the Modern Movement, has a more linear configuration than the buildings erected on the property prior to 1953. The projecting entry bays stand above the flanking wings, which were enlarged in 1960s by additions. Despite its stylistic and structural design, which is indicative of the mid-twentieth century, the Pipes Building does not contribute to the historic context of the Home because it was constructed outside the period of significance. Therefore, it is recommended as non-contributing.
Function and Use
Function
Residence (Hospital)
(Current Primary Function)
Detailed Description
Form Type
none recorded
Measurements
none recorded
Components
none recorded
Modifications
none recorded
Map
Related Resources
Related Character Areas
1947/1953 Impact (is contained within / contains)
Related People/Organizations
Irwin Porter & Sons (Architecture/Design Firm, was designed by / designed)
