National Archives (north side): Past & Future statues in Washington, D.C. by Robert Aitken located in James M. Goode's Federal Triangle area

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The "Past & Future" statues by Robert Aitken are limestone allegorical sculptures located on the north side of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C.'s Federal Triangle. Installed circa 2006, they reflect themes of history and progress, complementing the Archives' role in preserving key U.S. documents. Positioned near Pennsylvania Avenue and 9th Street NW, these works are accessible to visitors and form part of a significant public art collection in the area.