The Old Post Office Or Trump Tower -- 2
by Cora Wandel
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The Old Post Office Or Trump Tower -- 2
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Cora Wandel
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The Old Post Office was built from 1892 to 1899, and when completed was the largest office building and first building incorporating a steel frame in Washington, D.C. The building has had a notorious history beginning with the opening ceremonies when the Postmaster of Washington fell to his death down an elevator shaft.
The building's history as the main Post Office of Washington was cut short fifteen years after it opened when in 1914 it was decided to move the city's main postal operation to a more centralized location in the District of Columbia. At that time the relatively new building was dubbed the "old" post office, a name that is still with it today nearly a century later.
The most recognizable feature of the Old Post Office is its 315-foot high clock tower which makes the building the third tallest structure in Washington, behind the Washington Monument which is the tallest and then the United States Capitol. In recent years the Old Post Office has been the largest commercial building in the District. This will be changing dramatically over the next few years because of a recent long-term lease Donald Trump and his family has signed with the United States government to convert the Old Post Office into a posh hotel, which will bear his name. The Clock Tower, a popular tourist attraction, will be remain open to the public, but it is expected to become known as "Trump Tower".
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October 28th, 2013
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