The Classical Revival-style Federal-American National Bank was constructed in 1924, by the designs of nationally recognized British bank and skyscraper architect Alfred C. Bossom, in association with Jules Henri de Sibour, Washington's leading Beaux-Arts architect. The building illustrates how the 1920s brought a new monumentality and distinction to the buildings of urban financial institutions. Located in the heart of Washington's financial district, the building's prominent site, imposing facade, and impressive interior warranted its designation as an individual District of Columbia Landmark with both an exterior and interior designation.

EHT Traceries researched and analyzed the building and previous documentation to determine the original appearance of the interior for use by the architect in its restoration. The firm's work included extensive research into historic newspaper articles, advertisements, architectural and banking journals, building permits, historic photographs, and bank records. EHT Traceries organized the findings into a report on the building's interior, illustrated with the project architect's as-built drawings. In an effort to provide information on preservation issues that effect the building or plans for its rehabilitation, the firm met and consulted with the architects, the staff at the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Division, and local preservation organizations.