Built 1860 Opened 1860 Added to NRHP 27 April 1995 | NRHP Reference # 95000526 Architectural style Victorian architecture | |
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Location 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. MPS Banks and Financial Institutions MPS Similar Pennsylvania Avenue National, Folger Shakespeare Library, Arena Stage, Ford House Office Bui, Takoma station | ||
The Central National Bank also known as the Dorothy I. Height Building, or Apex Building, is the national headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women. It is located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in the Penn Quarter neighborhood.
History
Built in 1860, it operated as the St. Marc Hotel. It was purchased by the Central National Bank, and the west front was renovated in 1887, to the designs of noted architect Alfred B. Mullett. In 1945, the ground floor was leased by the Apex Liquor store. In 1984, it was renovated by Sears.
The Late Victorian-style Dorothy I. Height Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the building is designated as a contributing property to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site and the Downtown Historic District.