Main Building of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Title

Main Building of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Description

The Bureau of Printing and Engraving is one of two sites in the United States where currency is produced (the other is in Fort Worth, Texas). The Bureau has been printing money here since 1880. Prior to that, currency was printed by private companies under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury's office. In 1894 the Bureau began printing postage stamps, which it continued until 2005. In 1938, an annex located across 14th Street was completed. The Bureau prints approximately 8 billion notes per year.

Source

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View Original.

Date

1880

Coverage

1860-1889

Physical Description

Neoclassical design featuring an Indiana limestone and granite exterior. The building stretches several city blocks.

Location

Located between 14th and 15th Streets SW, Washington, D.C.

Description

The Bureau of Printing and Engraving is one of two sites in the United States where currency is produced (the other is in Fort Worth, Texas). The Bureau has been printing money here since 1880. Prior to that, currency was printed by private companies under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury's office. In 1894 the Bureau began printing postage stamps, which it continued until 2005. In 1938, an annex located across 14th Street was completed. The Bureau prints approximately 8 billion notes per year.

Creator

James G. Hill

Date

1880

Coverage

1860-1889

Source

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View Original.

Geolocation