Charles Richard Drew House
2505 1st St., S., Arlington, Virginia
Photo
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Description
From 1920 to 1939, this two story clapboard structure was the residence of Charles Richard Drew (1904-1950), the noted black physician and teacher, who is best remembered for his pioneer work in discovering the means to preserve blood plasma. Drew had the distinction of being the first African-American to receive the Doctor of Science in Medicine degree. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, May 11, 1976National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976
- Reference number
- 76002095
- NR name
- Drew, Charles Richard, House
- Areas of significance
- Health/Medicine; Ethnic Heritage - Black; Social History
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- B - Person
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Single dwelling
- Current function
- Single dwelling
- Periods of significance
- 1900-1924; 1925-1949
- Significant years
- 1920; 1939
Sources
- Wikipedia
- Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
- National Register database - Reference number 76002095 (Search for documents)
- National Historic Landmark information
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