Building 29A Photos and Documents

Exterior Photos

 Front Elevation

Front (north) elevation of Building 29A with air intake towers in center median in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

Front (north) elevation of Building 29A with air intake towers in center median in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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Front Oblique

Front oblique of Building 29A taken at northeast corner in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

Front oblique of Building 29A taken at northeast corner in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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Air intake towers with 29B in background

Air intake towers in center median in front of Building 29A, with Building 29B in the background in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

Air intake towers in center median in front of Building 29A, with Building 29B in the background in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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Rear Oblique

Rear oblique of Building 29A, taken at the southeast corner, with Building 29B in the background

Rear oblique of Building 29A, taken at the southeast corner, with Building 29B in the background in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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 Rear Entrance

Rear entrance of Building 29A

Rear entrance of Building 29A in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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Rear Elevation

Rear (south) elevation of Building 29A

Rear (south) elevation of Building 29A in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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Penthouse/Rooftop

Penthouse/Rooftop of Building 29A in a HABS photo taken July 2021.

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Architectural Drawings

Site Plan 

Site Plan of Building 29A, showing Building 29 to the east.

Site Plan of Building 29A, showing Building 29 to the east.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964


Basement Floor Plan 

Basement floor plan of Building 29A, showing the connection to the basement of Building 29 to the east.

Basement floor plan of Building 29A, showing the connection to the basement of Building 29 to the east.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

First Floor Plan 

First floor plan of Building 29A, showing the connection to the second floor of Building 29 to the east.

First floor plan of Building 29A, showing the connection to the second floor of Building 29 to the east.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Second Floor Plan 

Second floor plan of Building 29A.

Second floor plan of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Third Floor Plan

Second floor plan of Building 29A.

Third floor plan of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Roof and Penthouse Plan 

Roof and penthouse floor plan of Building 29A.

Roof and penthouse floor plan of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

South and West Elevations

South and west elevation drawings of Building 29A.

South and west elevation drawings of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

North and East Elevations 

North and east elevation drawings of Building 29A.

North and east elevation drawings of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Connecting Link Details 

Details drawing of the connecting link (enclosed pedestrian bridge) between Buildings 29 and 29A.

Details drawing of the connecting link (enclosed pedestrian bridge) between Buildings 29 and 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Interior Elevations and Details

Details drawing showing interior elevations and corridor details of Building 29A.

Details drawing showing interior elevations and corridor details of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964


Longitudinal Section 

Longitudinal section drawing of Building 29A.

Longitudinal section drawing of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Casework Standards 

Details drawing showing the standard caseworks (cabinets, sinks, chalkboards, benchtops, faucets, etc.) in Building 29A.

Details drawing showing the standard caseworks (cabinets, sinks, chalkboards, benchtops, faucets, etc.) in Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Cold Storage Rooms Plans and Details

Details drawing of cold rooms in Building 29A.

Details drawing of cold rooms in Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Composite Section of Utility Core Mechanical

section drawing of the utility core of Building 29A

A utility core ran behind each hallway and brought electric, plumbing, gas, etc. to the labs. This is a section drawing of the utility core of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Composite Elevation of Utility Core

elevation drawing of the utility core of Building 29A

A utility core ran behind each hallway and brought electric, plumbing, gas, etc. to the labs. This is an elevation drawing of the utility core of Building 29A.

NIH Office of Research Facilities, 1964

Interior Photos


Connecting Link from the second floor of Building 29, looking toward the first floor of Building 29A

Connecting Link from the second floor of Building 29, looking toward the first floor of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Room 1B09 with 1B11 in the background of Building 29A

Room 1B09 with 1B11 in the background of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Utility Core on the first floor of Building 29A

Utility Core on the first floor of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Basement Cage Washing Room in Building 29A

Basement Cage Washing Room in Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Room 1B18 of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021. There is an original soapstone sink at top right.

Room 1B18 of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021. There is an original soapstone sink at top right.

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First floor elevator lobby of Building 29A

First floor elevator lobby of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Looking up from basement into air intake tower in Building 29A

Looking up from basement into air intake tower in Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Exterior corridor on the third floor of Building 29A

Exterior corridor on the third floor of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Typical interior corridor, on the second floor of Building 29A, C Corridor

Typical interior corridor, on the second floor of Building 29A, C Corridor in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Cold room on 1st floor, Room 1A05 of Building 29A

Cold room on 1st floor, Room 1A05 of Building 29A in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Basement Mechanical Room with plumbing in Building 29A

Basement Mechanical Room with plumbing in Building 29A, in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Basement Mechanical Room with HVAC equipment in Building 29A

Basement Mechanical Room with HVAC equipment in Building 29A, in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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Basement Animal Room B48 in Building 29A

Basement Animal Room B48 in Building 29A, in a HABS interior photo taken in July 2021.

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