Syphax, William, School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Syphax, William, School
Syphax, William, School, at 1360 Half St., SW, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 2003. The Register lists it for its architecture, education, black history and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 42 other District of Columbia listings. It was listed as part of Public School Buildings of Washington, DC MPS.
What it isHistoric school building in Washington, D.C., United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 33 MB · National Archives↗1901 to today
- 1901Built
- 2003Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 23 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
1360 Half St., SW, Washington · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Syphax, William, School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Syphax, William, School
Is Syphax, William, School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 25, 2003 (Register number 03000672).
Is Syphax, William, School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Washington Navy Yard, 0.7 miles away.
Can you visit Syphax, William, School?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Syphax, William, School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 117691738 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.