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156 The location of public buildings has received the very careful consideration of the commission. In general terms their conclusions are:

1. That only public buildings should face the grounds of the Capitol.

2. That new department buildings may well be located so as to face Lafayette square.

3. Buildings of a semi-public character may be located south of the present Corcoran Art Gallery, fronting on the White Lot and extending to the park limits.

4. That the northern side of the Mall may properly be used by museum and other buildings containing collections in which the public generally is interested, but not by department buildings.