The Bulletin Building is an historic structure located in the
Chinatown neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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History
The architectural firm of Rodier & Kundzin designed the building, constructed in 1928, for the United Publishing Company. The main
façade
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of the building is constructed in
limestone
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, and features four
Art Deco
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bas relief panels that portray the printing trade and ties the building to the trade, that it housed for 60 years.
It is currently the home of Bar Deco restaurant.
It was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 2008.
See also
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National Register of Historic Places listings in central Washington, D.C.
References
External links
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1928 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Art Deco architecture in Washington, D.C.
Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C.
Office buildings completed in 1928
Chinatown (Washington, D.C.)
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