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In 1985, Riggs Bank decided to restore many of its historic bank buildings, including the
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Constructed between 1921 and 1922, the bank was first the headquarters of the
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and 31st Street. The bank decided to move its headquarters to the intersection of M Street and
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on May 28, 1967, the
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With the designation of the
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Buildings and structures in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)
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Banks and Financial Institutions of Washington, D.C.
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1147:Categories
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857:Key Bridge
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203:Georgetown
158:ID67000025
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947:Parks and
906:Education
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705:Old North
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