National Register of Historic Places

Schoolfield Welfare Building

Danville, Danville County, Virginia
Listed
March 1, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000064

About this property

The Schoolfield Welfare Building, now known as Schoolfield Presents, is a historic function hall at 917 West Main Street in Danville, Virginia. The architecturally eclectic brick two-story building was built 1916-17 by Dan River Inc. within the company town. The building originally served as a combination medical clinic, daycare, and meeting space. The non-profit Schoolfield Preservation Foundation purchased the building in 2007, and has since been renamed to Schoolfield Presents. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. As part of the Caesars Virginia casino redevelopment, part of the building will be turned into a coworking space. The building has a Mission-style tile hip roof, with extended eaves supported by brackets. The building housed meeting spaces, a day-care center, and a medical clinic, as well as providing a large function space. A kindergarten playhouse made out of false logs and daubing was added to the property in 1938. National Register of Historic Places listings in Danville, Virginia

Location

917 W Main St
Danville, Danville County, Virginia
36.56918, -79.42399

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Nearby Historic Sites

Schoolfield School Complex
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0.1 mi
Hylton Hall
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0.2 mi
Langhorne House
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1.4 mi
Doctors Building
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1.5 mi
Danville Public Library
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1.6 mi

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When was Schoolfield Welfare Building listed on the National Register?

Schoolfield Welfare Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Schoolfield Welfare Building?

Schoolfield Welfare Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Schoolfield Welfare Building?

The period of significance for Schoolfield Welfare Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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