Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium1301 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC
The Andrew Mellon Auditorium stands, without question, among the very finest classical buildings in America. Exquisite in its external form and details, the building is especially sophisticated in the inter-relationship of its parts and in its urban design qualities. Similarly, the gilded auditorium and lobbies are among the nation's most magnificent interiors. The building is a testament to the remarkable talent of its architect and deserving of an exalted position as a masterpiece of American architecture.
At the time of its construction, the Mellon Auditorium was the largest government-owned assembly space in the city. One of the most magnificent settings for government ceremony, the building has been the site of national and international events of singular importance.
The Andrew Melon Auditorium was listed in the National Registry of Historic places as part of the Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District on October 15, 1966.
