The Russell Senate Office Building is the oldest of the United States Senate office buildings. Designed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style, it was built from 1903 to 1908 and opened in 1909. It was named for former Senator Richard Russell Jr. from Georgia in 1972. [1]

In 1903 Congress authorized construction of an office building for the House of Representatives—now known as the Cannon House Office Building—and the following year authorized a similar building for the Senate, today known as the Russell Senate Office Building.

The Richard Brevard Russell Senate Office Building (1903–1908) is the oldest of the Senate office buildings as well as a significant example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture.

SENATE OFFICE BUILDING RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 2 DELAWARE AVE. DOOR (ADA) First Floor CLOSED IN SESSION: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 1/2 hr after Senate adjourns OUT SESSION: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 3 LOWER DELAWARE AVE. DOOR Basement Level

Director Otto Preminger and Crew in the Senate Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building. The Senate Caucus Room is the institution's primary multipurpose room. This large space is decorated in the French classical style called ”Beaux-Arts.”

The Russell Senate Office Building. Until 1909 senators had no official office building but instead met in committee rooms of the Capitol or in their private residences. Fifty members had office space in the old Maltby building, which was located on New Jersey and Constitution Avenues.

May 13, 2010 · The Russell Senate Office Building is looking really good for its age but, to keep it in tip-top condition, the Architect of the Capitol spent some time studying the building's exterior in preparation to clean, repair and restore the exterior envelope of this historic building.

The Russell Senate Office Building (built 1903-1908) is the oldest of the Senate office buildings as well as a significant example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture. In need of space for offices and functions for legistators and their staff, the Senate authorized the construction of the Russell Senate Office Building.

Russell Building. The Russell Senate Office Building is the oldest of the Senate office buildings as well as a significant example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture. learn more

Mar 5, 2009 · The Russell Senate Office Building on its 100th birthday is a working building, alive with Senators and staff doing the business of our nation, well equipped and ready to face the challenges of the future.