Amusement Hall (Current Alternative Name)
Stanley Hall Chapel (Current Primary Name)
Marble Hall (Current Alternative Name)
Resource Identification
Name
Building Number
20 (Current Primary Number)
Evaluation
AFRH-W Historic District
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Status
- Contributing (2007-01-01)
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Period(s) of Significance
- Establishing a Balance (1883-1900)
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Area(s) of Significance
- Entertainment/Recreation
- Architecture
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Relative Level of Significance
- Significant (2006-10-29)
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Quantitative Evaluation
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Criterion A: 2 Criterion B: 0 Criterion C: 3 Criterion D: 0 National Significance: 0 Integrity: 3 Total Score: 8
Other AFRH-W Designations
none recorded
Other Designations
none recorded
Classification
NRHP Resource Type
Building
NRHP Resource Category
Recreational and Cultural
NRHP Resource Subcategory
Auditorium
Wuzit (original purpose)
Recreational Hall
Important Dates
none recorded
Location
Address
Primary Address
3700 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Location Description
none recorded
Character Area
Central Grounds
AFRH-W Master Plan Zone
AFRH Zone - North/Northeast
Phase 1A Archaeological Zone
Zone 1
Description
Architectural Style
Gothic Revival
Description
General Description
Stanley Hall replaced a basement room of the original Sheridan Building (now demolished) as the Home's recreation center and was originally used for performances, meetings, and concerts. In the 1960s, the Gothic Revival-style Stanley Hall was converted to a community hall and chapel for the Home. Stanley Hall is built of Vermont marble (blue marble for the basement and white marble for the other walls) with a multi-gabled slate roof. Its design called for minimal woodwork to ensure that it was fireproof.
Function and Use
Function
Recreation
(Historic Function)
Chapel
(Current Primary Function)
Detailed Description
Form Type
none recorded
Measurements
none recorded
Components
none recorded
Modifications
none recorded
Map
Related Resources
Related Character Areas
Central Grounds (is contained within / contains)
Related People/Organizations
W.W. Winfree (Builder, was built by / built)
Bernard R. Green (Architect, was designed by / designed)
