Lyceum (Alexandria, Virginia)

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, from bricks from the original St. Mary chapel,[3] as a permanent home for the Alexandria Lyceum and the Alexandria Library. It served as a hospital during the American Civil War. After the war it became a private home and later served as an office building. Today it is the location of thee official city history museum of Alexandria.

The Lyceum
(2019)
Location201 S. Washington St.
Alexandria, Virginia
Coordinates38°48′13″N 77°2′51″W
Built1839
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.69000334[1]
VLR No.100-0091
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 27, 1969
Designated VLRMay 13, 1969[2]

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Notes

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  3. Herald, Catholic. "Virginia's oldest parish- The Arlington Catholic Herald". catholicherald.com. Retrieved 2017-10-11.

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