The E Street Complex, also known as the "Navy Hill Complex," the "Potomac Hill Complex," the "Observatory Hill Complex," and the "Pickle Factory," is the historic site of the primary headquarters facility of the Office of Strategic Services, and the first headquarters building of the Central Intelligence Agency. [1] [2] It is geographically located near 23rd Street and E Street in Washington, D.C. [3] This complex was unassuming, appearing to be a mix of normal government offices and apartment buildings to nearby residents and office workers. [4] [5]
| E Street Complex | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
| Address | 2340 E St NW, Washington, DC 20372 |
| Owner | United States Government |
| Awards and prizes | National Register of Historic Places |
The OSS Society and State Department engaged in efforts with the National Park Service to add the E Street Complex to the National Register of Historic Places. [6] [7] [8] On December 14, 2016, the effort was successful. [9]
*Note: The E Street Complex is not to be confused with the Old Naval Observatory. The E Street Complex occupied a portion of the original area of the Old Naval Observatory grounds, with a courtyard at its center.
References
edit- ^ "The Preservation of the Intelligence History of Navy Hill". Inglorious Amateurs. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ "Observatory Hill Historic District - Situated on a prominent hill in Foggy Bottom, the buildings of the Observatory Hill Historic District represent important developments in science and national intelligence". DC Historic Sites. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Hendrix, Steve (2023-04-15). "Former OSS spies on a mission to save old headquarters". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Katz, Barry M. (1989). Foreign Intelligence · Research and Analysis in the Office of Strategic Services 1942-1945. Cambridge, Mass., London: Harvard University Press.
- ^ Harden, Victoria A.; Lyons, Michele (2018-02-27). "NIH's Early Homes". The NIH Catalyst. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ^ "Office of Strategic Services Society". www.osssociety.org. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ National Park Service. "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form" (PDF).
- ^ Webb, Brandon (2014-07-02). "How You Can Save The OSS Headquarters From Demolition". SOFREP. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Hendrix, Steve (2023-05-24). "Birthplace of the CIA and U.S. spycraft just made the National Register of Historic Places". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-06-26.