National Register of Historic Places

Banneker Recreation Center

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
April 27, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86000876

About this property

Banneker Recreation Center is a historic structure located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building was built in 1934 and was named for Benjamin Banneker, a free African American who assisted in the survey of boundaries of the original District of Columba in 1791. It was known as a premier African American recreation center in the city. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites in 1985 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The structure currently houses the Banneker Community Center, a unit of the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation.

Location

2500 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.92280, -77.02330

Categories

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Sources

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When was Banneker Recreation Center listed on the National Register?

Banneker Recreation Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Banneker Recreation Center?

Banneker Recreation Center is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Banneker Recreation Center?

The period of significance for Banneker Recreation Center is recorded as the industrial era.

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