Patent Office Building (old): Plaques at the Nat'l Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

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The Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C., now home to the National Portrait Gallery, features historic plaques on its exterior that highlight its significance as a former U.S. Patent Office. Located between 7th and 9th Streets NW and F and G Streets NW, the building is a notable landmark in the Judiciary Square area. The plaques contribute to the cultural and historical narrative of the site, which also includes nearby artworks such as the Vaquero statue.