Dear Sarah,
The Watergate's lead architect, Italian Luigi Moretti,
apparently was "Mussolini's favorite architect".
The complex is notable for being the only U.S. building
designed by this Italian architect. The curvilinear
complex, which includes the hotel, two office buildings,
and three apartment buildings, was designed and
constructed between 1964 and 1971.
Best.
R
Best.
R