This is a building that’s seen so much D.C. history, past and present. Construction began in 1892 for this Romanesque Revival-style structure as a grand HQ for the U.S. Post Office Department (back before email and DMs and texts, when the mail was the only game in town). The castle-like building came dangerously close to demolition several times, but lived on thanks to architecture preservationists. After decades of mixed use as federal offices, a meticulous renovation led to the building’s new—and controversial—life in 2016 as the Trump International Hotel. Now this iconic property is part of the Waldorf Astoria brand, known for its famed hospitality, which means the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC should be terra firma for both political parties.
