Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Torpedo Factory Art Center
City of Alexandria, Virginia
— Dedicated April 30, 1983 —
The Torpedo Factory Art Center Building was formerly a munitions plant during World Wars I and II. In September, 1974, the Art Center opened in the Torpedo Factory as a Bicentennial project. The idea was conceived by Marian Van Landingham, a local artist, who became the Center’s first director. The Alexandria City Council approved the rehabilitation of this building for the continuing use by artists and the community.
Erected 1983 by City of Alexandria; Alexandria City Council, Charles E. Beatley, Jr,. Mayor; James P. Moran, Jr., Vice Mayor; Donald C. Casey, Lionel R. Hope, Margaret B. Inman, Carlyle C. Ring, Jr., Patricia S. Ticer, City Manager Douglas Haman, General Contractor Eugene Simpson & Brother, Incorporated; Architect Keyes, Condon and Florance Metcalf Associates; Engineering FDE Ltd.Structural Engineering Girard Engineering Ltd.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1974.
Location. 38° 48.297′ N, 77° 2.401′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Memorial is on North Union Street north of Fayette Alley, on the right when traveling north. The marker hangs to the left of the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North Union Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Naval Torpedo Station (Building Two) (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Torpedo Factory Art Center (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War Comes to Alexandria (within shouting distance of this marker); Plundered! (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Alexandria (within shouting distance of this marker); Engin Artemel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexandria Archaeology Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitzgerald (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
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