Lyceum (Alexandria, Virginia)
The Lyceum | |
The Lyceum, seen from across Washington Street | |
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Location | 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 38°48′13″N 77°2′51″W / 38.80361°N 77.04750°WCoordinates: 38°48′13″N 77°2′51″W / 38.80361°N 77.04750°W |
Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
Built | 1839 |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP Reference # | 69000334[1] |
VLR # | 100-0091 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 27, 1969 |
Designated VLR | May 13, 1969[2] |
The Lyceum is a historic structure in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1839, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 27, 1969. It was built as the new permanent home for the Alexandria Lyceum and the Alexandria Library, and served as a hospital during the American Civil War; post-war, it became a private home, and later served as an office building. Today it is the official city history museum of Alexandria.
Gallery
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Exhibit area in the museum
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Another exhibit area
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The Lyceum's central staircase
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Gift shop display
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See also
References
- ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- History of the Lyceum
- Lyceum home page
- Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, VA at the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)
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