Riggs National Bank, Washington Loan

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES

Riggs National Bank, Washington Loan and Trust Company Branch

A former bank building in Penn Quarter that now operates as a hotel.

At a glance

The Riggs National Bank, Washington Loan And Trust Company Branch is a historic building in Washington, D.C. It stands in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The building is also known simply as Washington Loan and Trust.

History

The building served as a branch of the Riggs National Bank and the Washington Loan and Trust Company. The source does not provide a construction date or architect. Today the space has been converted to a hotel.

What you see

The source text offers no description of the building’s architectural style, materials, or distinguishing features. Its current function as a hotel marks a significant change from its original banking purpose.

Cultural significance

The building is recognized as historic. Its location in Penn Quarter places it within a district known for a dense concentration of cultural and commercial activity. As a former bank turned hotel, it reflects the adaptive reuse common in American city centers.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Washington, D.C.
Coordinates: 38.8971, -77.02425

Practical information & getting there

The building operates as a hotel in Penn Quarter. It is accessible via the public transit and street grid of downtown Washington, D.C. Specific operating hours and reservation details are available through the hotel.

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