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Winder Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Winder Building

On the National Register since 196957 years
Listed 1969Washington

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About Winder Building

Winder Building, at 604 17th St., NW., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 24, 1969. The Register lists it for its military and politics, at the national level. 22 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isOffice building in Washington, D.C., on the National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 133 MB · National Archives↗
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604 17th St., NW., Washington · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Winder Building

Is Winder Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 24, 1969 (Register number 69000303).

Is Winder Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Corcoran Gallery of Art, 0.1 miles away.

Can you visit Winder Building?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Winder Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 133 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 117692643 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.