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Drew, Charles Richard, House

Drew, Charles Richard, House is a historic place in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002095.

Arlington, Arlington County, VirginiaListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76002095★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Drew, Charles Richard, House?

The Charles Richard Drew House is a historic house at 2505 1st Street in Arlington, Virginia. A vernacular early 20th-century dwelling, it is of national significance as the home from 1920 to 1939 of Charles Richard Drew (1904–50), an African-American physician whose leadership on stockpiling of blood plasma saved lives during World War II. The National Park Service designated the house as a National Historic Landmark in 1976 in response to a nomination by the Afro-American Bicentennial Corporation.

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Listing details

Name
Drew, Charles Richard, House
City
Arlington
County
Arlington County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002095
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.87279, -77.08689
When was Drew, Charles Richard, House listed on the National Register?

Drew, Charles Richard, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Drew, Charles Richard, House located?

Drew, Charles Richard, House is located in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia at approximately 38.87279, -77.08689. See the map above.

Is Drew, Charles Richard, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Drew, Charles Richard, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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