Old naval building in Washington DC?

This topic was created by David Templeman (davidtempleman@yahoo.com.KILLSPAM)
[Thu 13 May, 20:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

Hi
My (now deceased) father used to work at a building
apparently known as 'the old naval building' in Washington
DC. Apparently it's now been taken over by some other CIA-
ish government organisation and had all its windows bricked
up, but I'd still like to know its address in DC.
Does anyone know of the 'Old naval building'?
My dad used to claim it was the ugliest building he'd ever
seen, and I'd love to see for myself.
Thank-you!

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  1. Navy Yard? Added by: Kickstart
    [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 6:42 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The US Navy Yard in Washington DC has lots of undistinguished buildings. It also has the museums of the Navy and the US Marines. Perhaps those orgnizations could help you identify the old building.



  2. I Don't Have Exact Address, But... Added by: Marine
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 4:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    It's near Marine HQ at 8th and I streets. The Navy Yard is
    well known in Washington so you won't have much trouble
    finding it once you get there--if that's your intent.



  3. Or another building Added by: JohnDC
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 6:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    There is also a building beyond a wall on a hill behind the
    Lincoln Memorial. I'm pretty sure the CIA was there until
    they moved to Virginia in the early 60s, but before that I
    think it was naval property (if you seriously mean the CIA
    took it over). The building I've seen isn't as ugly as you
    describe, though. It's on 23rd Street across from the State
    Department.



  4. 23rd Street Building Added by: rich
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 12:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I think the building on 23rd is the Navy Bureau of
    Medicine. It's more nondescript than truly ugly.
    x
    The Navy Yard has it's own Metro stop, so, it's easy to get
    to, although you should be warned that the neighborhood has
    not warn well. You'd be okay during the day.




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