National Register of Historic Places

Calvert Manor

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Listed
December 15, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001506

About this property

Calvert Manor is a historic apartment building located at 1925-1927 North Calvert Street in Arlington, Virginia. It was designed by noted Washington, D.C. architect Mihran Mesrobian and built in 1948, in the Moderne style. Mesrobian was also the builder and owner of Calvert Manor. The three-story garden apartment building is constructed of concrete block with red brick facing, highlighted by light-colored cast stone, cement brick details, and vertical bands of glass block. On December 15, 1997, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

1925-1927 N. Calvert St.
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
38.89513, -77.09204

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Calvert Manor listed on the National Register?

Calvert Manor was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Calvert Manor?

Calvert Manor is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Calvert Manor?

The period of significance for Calvert Manor is recorded as the industrial era.

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