Nathaniel Parker Gage School
Nathaniel Parker Gage School | ||
MPS Public School Buildings of Washington, DC MPS | | |
NRHP reference No. | 08001064[1] | |
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Added to NRHP | November 19, 2008 |
Nathaniel Parker Gage School is an historic structure located in the
History
The Gage School was designed by Lemuel W. Norris in the high
It also served as community meeting and recreation facility.Parker Flats Condominiums
The former Gage school property has since been converted into a private condominium development, called the "Parker Flats" [4] Designed by Architect David Haresign, AIA, Parker Flats is ranked among the top 12 Residential Designs for 2008. According to the AIA, "this old DC public school building near LeDroit Park in Northwest Washington had sat empty for more than 30 years. Today, the historic landmark is the centerpiece of a 92-unit condominium project that has catalyzed neighborhood revitalization. In addition to the complete restoration of the Gage School, the development includes two new flanking buildings that are in keeping with the architecture of the area’s early 20th century apartment buildings and row houses."[5]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ProQuest 144625455.
- ^ "Nathaniel Parker Gage School". DC Preservation. Archived from the original on 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "Home". parkerflats.com.
- ^ Architecture DC Homepage | Architecture DC Magazine