Built 1839 NRHP Reference # 69000334 Added to NRHP May 27, 1969 | Architectural style Greek Revival VLR # 100-0091 Area 0 m² | |
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Location 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia Address 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA Hours Open today · 10AM–5PMWednesday10AM–5PMThursday10AM–5PMFriday10AM–5PMSaturday10AM–5PMSunday1–5PMMonday10AM–5PMTuesday10AM–5PM Similar Gadsby's Tavern, Carlyle House, Athenaeum, Lee‑Fendall House, Alexandria Black History M Profiles | ||
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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