Pension Building

The building above, originally the Pension Building, is now called the National Building Museum. However, it's probably still better known by it's former name. Inside, there are some permanent architecture exhibits and some changing ones. One of the permanent ones is about the history and restoration of the building.

Inside the Pension Building

The open area in the center of the building is called the "Great Hall." The columns are made of brick, and are covered with plaster. They are painted to look like marble columns. Many inaugural balls have been held in the Great Hall.

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This page was last updated on Wednesday June 14, 2000.