Facilities
The building is located at the northeast corner of Constitution Avenue and 3rd Street NW. The Visitor's Entrance, referred to as the Fountain Entrance, is one block north of Constitution Avenue on 3rd Street NW at 3rd and C Streets NW. The area is congested and the Judiciary Square station of the Washington Metro is often the best way to reach the department.
The six-story structure is made of steel and limestone. The building features the Cesar Chavez Auditorium, Wirtz Library, and the Labor Hall of Honor.
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