Lyceum (Alexandria, Virginia)

The Lyceum

The Lyceum, seen from across Washington Street
Location 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia
Coordinates 38°48′13″N 77°2′51″W / 38.80361°N 77.04750°W / 38.80361; -77.04750Coordinates: 38°48′13″N 77°2′51″W / 38.80361°N 77.04750°W / 38.80361; -77.04750
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.

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References

  1. National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.


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