World War II Temporary Buildings
Item
Title
World War II Temporary Buildings
Description
These buildings were erected by the federal government during World War II to create offices for the many workers who came for new, war-related jobs. The buildings were never meant to be permanent, and were referred to by locals as "tempos." Temporary housing was constructed in front of the National Gallery of Art and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. There was a group of office buildings where the National Museum of American History is today, as well as by the Reflecting Pool. Some of these buildings remained until the 1970s.
Coverage
1920-1949
Date
1941 (built)
1971 (last removed)
Source
U.S. Naval Historical Center. View original.
topic
ghost mall
military history
work & play