The mantra of architect Daniel Burnham was "make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood; think big."

Built in the Italian Renaissance style, the exterior of the Ellicott Square Building is made of granite, iron, and terra cotta with a veneer of pearl gray brick.

The majestic interior courtyard contains a marble mosaic floor designed by William Winthrop Kent and James A. Johnson.

Imported from Italy, the 23 million pieces of marble on the mosaic depict sun symbols from civilizations around the world.

The lobby of the Ellicott Square Building remains a favorite gathering spot for political rallies, weddings and social functions.