National Academy of Sciences Building, Interior

Fireplaces, locks, lamps, gates and sculpture made integral to the building itself.

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National Academy of Sciences Building, Interior

National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C.

A characteristic of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue’s buildings was Lee Lawrie’s work beyond their exterior sculpture. At the National Academy of Sciences, his contribution extended to fireplace mantels, locksets, lamps, gates and engaged sculpture carved directly into the building.

National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C.

Interior details

Man with torch, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Man with torch

Goddess with disk, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Goddess with disk

Thistles and flowers in rail maquette, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Thistles and flowers in rail maquette

Athenian owl key and head-shaped doorknob, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Athenian owl key and head-shaped doorknob

Doorknob, National Academy of Sciences Building, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Doorknob, National Academy of Sciences Building

Ornate door handle with Greek-themed engravings, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Ornate door handle with Greek-themed engravings

Aries, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Aries

Sun Chariot, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Sun Chariot

Gemini, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Gemini

Capricorn, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Capricorn

Interior door grates, detail 1, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Interior door grates, detail 1

Taurus, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Taurus

Interior door grates, detail 2, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Interior door grates, detail 2

Interior door grates, detail 3, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Interior door grates, detail 3

Interior door grates, detail 4, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Interior door grates, detail 4

Virgo, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Virgo

Eagle, National Academy of Sciences Building · Washington, D.C. — Eagle