Schoolfield Welfare Building, Danville

Name: Schoolfield Welfare Building
Address: 917 W Main St, Danville, United States

#10 among attractions in Danville

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The Schoolfield Welfare Building is a historic function hall at 917 West Main Street in Danville, Virginia. The architecturally eclectic brick two story building was built 1916-17 by Dan River, Inc. as a social center for its workers. The building has a Mission-style tile hip roof, with extended eaves supported by brackets. The building housed meeting spaces, a day-care center, and a medical clinic, as well as providing a large function space. A kindergarten playhouse made out of false logs and daubing was added to the property in 1938. It is now owned by a non-profit organization. ()

Built: 1917 (107 years ago)Elevation: 636 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°34'12"N, 79°25'22"W

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917 W Main StDanville United States

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Schoolfield Welfare Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Langhorne House, Holbrooks–Ross Street Historic District, Danville Community College, Averett University.

1.3 miNE
Museum, History museum
Langhorne House, Danville
33 min walk • Langhorne House, also known as the Gwynn Apartments, is an historic late 19th-century house in Danville, Virginia later enlarged and used as an apartment house.
1.6 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Holbrooks–Ross Street Historic District, Danville
42 min walk • Holbrook–Ross Street Historic District is a national historic district located in Danville, Virginia. The district includes 107 contributing buildings in a primarily African-American neighborhood of Danville. It includes a full range of late 19th and early 20th century residential, commercial, and institutional structures.
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Danville Community College, Danville
23 min walk • Danville Community College is one of the twenty-three two-year colleges in the Virginia Community College System. It is located in Danville, Virginia.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Averett University, Danville
22 min walk • Averett University is a private Baptist college in Danville, Virginia. Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a 4-year, coeducational institution in 1969.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cougars Den, Danville
30 min walk • Averett University is a private Baptist college in Danville, Virginia. Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a 4-year, coeducational institution in 1969. In 2011, the university restored its Baptist affiliation, renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett's founding until 2005.