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Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Central Power House, West corner, intersection of The Circle & Barton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia

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Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Central Power House, West corner, intersection of The Circle & Barton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia

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Summary

Significance: The Neoclassical-style Central Power House, built in 1908 to supply electricity and heat to the hospital complex, is significant as the first permanent ancillary facility at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Unusual as a utilitarian building exhibiting high-quality exterior architectural ornamentation, the Central Power House has continuously served a critical function within the hospital complex.
Survey number: HABS VA-1287-J

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Date

1933 - 1970

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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator

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Location

Portsmouth (Va.), 36.83543, -76.29827

Google Map of 36.8354258, -76.2982742

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Library of Congress

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