Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reopened the historic Gallatin entrance of the Treasury Department building, located at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue. This marks the first time the entrance has been accessible since its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
“These doors have witnessed great American history, and they were closed for too long. For the first time in almost 5 years, we opened those doors. America is back. Another sign of the Golden Age that President Trump is leading,” stated Secretary Bessent.
The Gallatin entrance, framed by Corinthian columns, honors Albert Gallatin, who was appointed as Treasury Secretary in 1801 by President Thomas Jefferson and served until 1814 under President James Madison. Gallatin’s nearly 13-year tenure remains the longest in the department’s history.
A statue of Gallatin by sculptor James Earle Fraser stands at this north plaza entrance, which dates back to 1869. The statue was added in 1947 to replace a large fountain that originally occupied the spot.
The reopening signifies a return to normal operations for invited visitors and staff at this prominent entryway of the Treasury Department.
