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Most Endangered Places
2003

Old Engine Company 6
Rutherford B. Hayes School
911-919 New Jersey Ave., SE
Carter G. Woodson House
Woodlawn Cemetery
Martin Luther King, Jr. Pub. Library
Anne Archbold Hall
St. Elizabeths
DC World War I Memorial
Uline Arena/Washington Coliseum
Corcoran Hunting Lodge
Capitol Park
Western Telegraph Company

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ANNE ARCHBOLD HALL

RESERVATION 13 IN SE WASHINGTON

OWNER: DC City Government

History
Completed in 1932 as the Gallinger Hospital Nurses Residence, this stately building was later named for philanthropist Anne Archbold. This brick building with limestone trim housed the Capital City School of Nursing until 1972, when the school closed. The building continued in use until just recently, serving as office space for the DC Department of Health. Anne Archbold Hall is one of the oldest remaining structures on the DC General Hospital campus where health care service have been provided to residents of the District of Columbia of over 150 years. The National Library of Medicine regards the entire DC General campus as a Medical Historic Site.

WHAT IS THE THREAT?
The DC Office of Planning has made the redevelopment of Parcel 13 a priority. In March 2002, the Office of Planning submitted a draft master plan for Reservation 13 to the Council for approval. This master plan does not retain any of the current DC General buildings. The preservation and reuse of this well constructed building should be integrated into the planning process and thoughtfully considered before any plan is approved. Without preservation action, there may soon be no evidence remaining that this site was dedicated to the health needs of the people of Washington, DC.

DCPL’S RESPONSE
Support on-going efforts to encourage the Office of Planning to integrate the building into its development plans. Volunteers are needed for this activity.

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