National Archives Building
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The National Archives Building is a historic federal building in Washington, D.C. that houses and displays foundational U.S. documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
All labels observed (8)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1164 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: National Archives Building Context triple: [Washington, D.C., hasLandmark, National Archives Building]
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A.
Smithsonian Institution Building
The Smithsonian Institution Building, often called "The Castle," is a distinctive red sandstone landmark on the National Mall that serves as the historic headquarters and visitor center of the Smithsonian Institution.
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B.
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol is the iconic neoclassical building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Congress and serves as a central symbol of American democracy.
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C.
National Mall
The National Mall is a large, historic park in the heart of Washington, D.C., known for its iconic monuments, memorials, and museums that symbolize American history and democracy.
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D.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive research libraries, serving as the research arm of the U.S. Congress.
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E.
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is a major U.S. art museum renowned for its extensive collection of European and American masterpieces, located on the National Mall.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: National Archives Building Target entity description: The National Archives Building is a historic federal building in Washington, D.C. that houses and displays foundational U.S. documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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A.
Smithsonian Institution Building
The Smithsonian Institution Building, often called "The Castle," is a distinctive red sandstone landmark on the National Mall that serves as the historic headquarters and visitor center of the Smithsonian Institution.
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B.
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol is the iconic neoclassical building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Congress and serves as a central symbol of American democracy.
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C.
National Mall
The National Mall is a large, historic park in the heart of Washington, D.C., known for its iconic monuments, memorials, and museums that symbolize American history and democracy.
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D.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive research libraries, serving as the research arm of the U.S. Congress.
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E.
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is a major U.S. art museum renowned for its extensive collection of European and American masterpieces, located on the National Mall.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archives building
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federal building ⓘ historic building ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Archives I ⓘ |
| architect | John Russell Pope ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Neoclassical architecture ⓘ |
| city | Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| constructionStartDate | 1931 ⓘ |
| coordinates | 38.8921°N 77.0229°W ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| hasFeature |
bronze doors
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climate-controlled document cases ⓘ exhibition galleries ⓘ inscribed pediments ⓘ large central rotunda ⓘ massive Corinthian columns ⓘ research rooms ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
archives
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museum ⓘ |
| height | approximately 166 feet ⓘ |
| houses |
Bill of Rights
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American Declaration of Independence ⓘ
surface form:
Charters of Freedom
American Declaration of Independence ⓘ
surface form:
Declaration of Independence
National Archives Building self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
National Archives Museum
National Archives Building self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom
United States Constitution ⓘ original Magna Carta copy (on display) ⓘ |
| inaugurationDate | 1935 ⓘ |
| listedOn | National Register of Historic Places ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Northwest Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
National Mall
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United States Capitol ⓘ White House ⓘ |
| locatedOn |
Constitution Avenue NW
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surface form:
Constitution Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue ⓘ |
| material | limestone ⓘ |
| NRHPListingDate | October 15, 1966 ⓘ |
| NRHPReferenceNumber | 66000869 ⓘ |
| numberOfStories | 4 ⓘ |
| opened | 1935 ⓘ |
| operatedBy | National Archives and Records Administration ⓘ |
| ownedBy |
United States government
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surface form:
United States federal government
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| partOf | Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site ⓘ |
| security | guarded by security personnel ⓘ |
| shortName |
National Archives Building
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
National Archives
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| subjectOf | historic preservation efforts ⓘ |
| visitorAccess | open to the public ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: National Archives Building Description of subject: The National Archives Building is a historic federal building in Washington, D.C. that houses and displays foundational U.S. documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Referenced by (42)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
United States Declaration of Independence
this entity surface form:
National Archives Building (nearby on the north side)
this entity surface form:
National Archives Building (Washington, D.C.)
this entity surface form:
National Archives
this entity surface form:
National Archives Museum
this entity surface form:
Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom
this entity surface form:
Main National Archives Building
this entity surface form:
National Archives
subject surface form:
John Russell Pope
subject surface form:
Constitution Avenue NW
subject surface form:
Dr. Abigail Chase
this entity surface form:
National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.
this entity surface form:
Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom
subject surface form:
Grand Central Rotunda
subject surface form:
Grand Central Rotunda
this entity surface form:
Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom
Washington, D.C. (periodically, during Joe Biden’s presidency)
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hosts
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National Archives Building
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subject surface form:
Washington, D.C.
subject surface form:
Market Square (Washington, D.C.)