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History of the Department’s Four Main Buildings from 1870 – Present

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History of the four homes of the Department of Justice from 1870 to present.   The Department occupied these locations over the course of its history:

Freedman’s Bank Building 1870-1899
Palmer House 1899-1917
Vermont and K St. NW 1917-1934
Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Department Building 1934 -  Present

 

Updated February 5, 2025