National Portrait Gallery - Washington
National Portrait Gallery - Washington
The Great Hall
Address
National Portrait Gallery - Washington
8th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001
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Capacity
Seated: 300
Standing: 366
Overview
The Great Hall, accentuated with late-nineteenth-century architectural highlights, was the reception area where President Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln greeted guests attending the second inaugural ball. The hand-laid encaustice tille floor, curving double staircase, and soaring vaulted ceilings are sure to captivate guests.
