Organization of American States Building
Item
Title
Organization of American States Building
Description
The Organization of American States (OAS) Building was completed in 1910. Its style is meant to be a fusion of some of the major architectural elements from its participating members, with Spanish, Native American, French, Portuguese, and English influences. The OAS was founded in 1889. Proposed by the US and first meeting in Washington, DC, the Organization was established as “an order of peace and justice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and their independence." (Article I, Charter of OAS). Today, the OAS has 35 member nations from across North and South America.
Creator
Paul Cret and Albert Kelsey
Source
University of Pennsylvania Collections, Paul Philippe Cret Collection. View original.
Date
1910
Coverage
1860-1889
1890-1919
Spatial Coverage
The OAS has five buildings in Washington, DC. The Main Building (MNB) is located on the corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
topic
neighborhood
politics & protest
work & play