What was the Pentagon originally built for?
September 11, 1941
The Pentagon/Construction started
Why was Pentagon built like that?
The site originally chosen was Arlington Farms, which had a roughly pentagonal shape, so the building was planned accordingly as an irregular pentagon. The building retained its pentagonal layout because a major redesign at that stage would have been costly, and Roosevelt liked the design.
When was the Pentagon built and finished?
January 15, 1943
The Pentagon/Opened
Is Pentagon City Safe?
The Pentagon City area is safe, quiet (except for big shopping weekends!), and well-lit. Grocery store (Harris Teeter) and tons of other shopping options for all other needs. The metro station is convenient to all area apartment complexes. Great green space/parks across from mall with lots of walking paths.
When did construction of the Pentagon start?
The Pentagon/Construction started
The Pentagon, originally known as “Arlington Farms,” began construction on September 11th, 1941 (exactly 60 years prior to the 9/11 attacks) on a plot of land which was once part of the grand estate of the Confederate general Robert E. Lee, before its confiscation during the Civil War.
Who built the Pentagon?
George Bergstrom
David J. Witmer
The Pentagon/Architects
Does Pentagon have bedrooms?
Choose from a variety of hotel room types, from deluxe king suites for solo travelers and couples traveling together to larger families who need extra space with two bedroom suites and two bathrooms.
Is the Pentagon the biggest building in the world?
Headquarters of the Department of Defense, the Pentagon is one of the world’s largest office buildings. It is twice the size of the Merchandise Mart in Chicago and has three times the floor space of the Empire State Building in New York.
Where should I live if I work at the Pentagon?
Single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments can be found in both urban and rural settings a short distance from downtown. Living in Northern Virginia (NOVA): Arlington and the city of Alexandria, Virginia are inside the beltway. Fairfax County, Virginia is the largest county in the Washington, D.C. area.
Is Crystal City Virginia safe?
It is absolutely a safe area. And depending on where you are staying, you might be able to do a portion of your walk through the Crystal City Underground. There are restaurants, shops, and access to the metro through this underground area.
How much money did it take to build the Pentagon?
At its completion at a cost of $83 million in January 1943, the Pentagon was the world’s largest office building, covering 29 acres (12 hectares)—including a 5-acre (2-hectare) central court—and containing roughly 3,700,000 square feet (344,000 square metres) of usable floor space for approximately 25,000 people.