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National Archives Building

National Archives Building

Pediment atop the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the National Archives Building, Washington DC. "Destiny" was designed by Adolph A. Weinman, and shows a seated, Zeus-like figure flanked by figures representing war, peace, "The Romance of History" and "The Song of Achievement".
Galleries: General Views of Washington, D.C., Government Buildings, Pediments
Keywords: adolphaweinman, architecture, archives of the united statesofamerica, archivesbuilding, column, district of columbia, nationalarchives, peace, pediment, theromanceofhistory, thesongofachievement, war, washington dc
Photo Location: Navy Memorial, Washington, DC
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/29/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5296×3554
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'38.25"N 77°1'22.58"W
Picture Number: 2269