National Register of Historic Places

Barcroft Community House

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Listed
July 27, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000928

About this property

Barcroft Community House is a historic community center located at Arlington, Virginia. It was built in 1908, and is a one-story, American Craftsman style frame building. It initially served as a church building for the Methodist Episcopal Church. It housed the Barcroft School until a new school building opened in 1925. The building has served collectively as a church, school, and community meeting place since its construction. The Arlington County Board designated the building to be a local historic district on January 7, 1984. The National Park Service listed the house on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1995. The Arlington County government erected a historic marker near the house in 1999.

Location

800 S. Buchanan St.
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
38.84187, -77.09785

Categories

EDUCATIONRELIGIONCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

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When was Barcroft Community House listed on the National Register?

Barcroft Community House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Barcroft Community House?

Barcroft Community House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Barcroft Community House?

The period of significance for Barcroft Community House is recorded as the industrial era.

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