National Gallery of Art 4th Ave & Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC (on the National Mall) Andrew W. Mellon began gathering old master paintings and sculptures with the intent of creating a national art gallery in the 1920s. Congress approved construction on the National Mall in 1937. Architect of the Jefferson Memorial, John Russell Pope designed the gallery to be the world largest marble structures. On March 17, 1941, President Roosevelt accepted the building on behalf of the American people. The museum stands on the former site of the Sixth Street railway station, most famous for being where 20th president James Garfield was shot in 1881. MarChuk Construction Company Inc has been retained for numerous projects at the National Gallery of Art. The Gallery remained an occupied building during much of our work which presents challenges vacant buildings do not. Among our projects are The Security Command Center, Work Area 2, the Service Ramp Entrance, the Bronze Storage where artifacts are stored, millwork modifications for the XIO, EB-720 Casework, Seating for the theater in the East Building, a new guardhouse structure, the 7th Street Entrance Bathrooms, miscellaneous electrical work, numerous projects to upgrade existing facilities to meet ADA requirements, and office renovations in the SG Office, CLA-70, and CLA-49. Security Clearances are required for all workers entering non-public areas of the Gallery.