NIH 1998 Almanac/Real Property and Facilities/
Buildings
(Listed separately according to history, cost of original construction, total cost, gross area and space allocations. See also NIH Location Maps.)
Buildings 39-61
Building T-39
History: Two trailers were purchased as
part of the Building 10 renovations. When renovations were completed, they
were relocated to their present site to be used as
a Fitness Center for NIH employees and families of
the Clinical Center patients.
Building 41
History: Building 41 was constructed to provide the National Cancer
Institute with a facility designed for control and
containment of biohazards associated with virus
studies related to cancer research.
Building T-41
History: Building T-41 was constructed to provide containment labs for
the Division of Safety.
Building 45
History: The William H. Natcher Building
is the gateway to the NIH campus. This first of two intended phases includes office space
for 600 extramural staff, a 1,000-seat auditorium, nine conference rooms, a 300 seat
cafeteria, and below-grade parking for 450 vehicles.
There are not immediate plans to build a second phase.
Building 46
History: Building 46 was constructed to provide additional electrical
service to the NIH reservation. It houses 13.2 kw switchgear and
associated equipment. The building was designed and constructed and
is owned by Potomac Electric.
Building T-46
History: T-46, also called childkind,
was built as an infant/toddler day care center. Childkind is a licensed center established
in 1983 by Suburban Hospital which accepts children 2
months to 3 years old.
Building 49
History: This facility was constructed
to support research pertaining to child health and neurological disorders. It
contains laboratory and animal research spaces, as well as support offices and meeting rooms.
Building 52
History: Building 52 was constructed to house equipment for
power service for NIH. The building was designed and
constructed and is owned by Potomac Electric.
Building 53
History: Building 53 was constructed to house equipment for
power service for NIH. The building was designed and
constructed and is owned by Potomac Electric.
Building 54
History: Building 54 was constructed to house equipment for
power service for NIH. The building was designed and
constructed and is owned by Potomac Electric.
Building 58
History: Building 58 was built to store
hazardous and flammable materials.
Building 60
History: Building 60, also known as the Convent, was
constructed in 1923 to house the Sisters of the Visitation of Washington.
The Mary Woodard Lasker Center for Health Research and Education houses the Hughes
Research Scholars Program of the Hughes Medical Institute.
Building 61
History:-- The "cottage," an
attendant structure to Building 60, was built in
1923 and was housing for the Convent priest and a caretaker. It now serves management staff
of the Hughes Medical Institute (Bldg. 60).
Building 61A
History: Garage
