ST. PAUL'S CENTER: Building History

 

St. Paul's Center was built as the parish hall in 1928.  When it was dedicated November 30, 1928 it was considered to be the most beautiful and completely equipped building of its kind in the entire Diocese - of colonial design with colonnade portico, spacious auditorium and stage, numerous class rooms and modern kitchen.  It is a large, stately brick building located 250 yards from the church.  Today, it houses the church and cemetery administrative offices, a dining room and fully equiped commercial kitchen and a large auditorium referred to as the Great Hall with stage suitable for concerts and performances.  In 2003 the building was renovated to add the Gallery, a large long room with access to a courtyard added for receptions and dinners and the administrative office wing.  In 2004 it was renamed St. Paul's Center. 

On the lawn in front of the Parish House stands a 65 foot flag pole, erected in 1940 by the Daughters of the American Colonists, District of Columbia Society.