Quarters 1, Fort Myer
Also known as: See Also:Fort Myer Historic District
Why it's listed
Quarters 1 is a large brick residence at the north end of Grant Avenue, known as Generals' Row, at the entrance to the original Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia. Completed in May 1899, it is two and one-half stories high and contains 21 rooms. It is one of six big officers' houses in the group, which looks east toward the Potomac and Washington. Its importance rests on its use: since 1910, when General Leonard Wood first lived there, it has been the home of each Army Chief of Staff. Occupants have included Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower and William Westmoreland. The house is described as little changed since it was built, with interior alterations that were superficial rather than structural. A 1967 housing record notes its last complete renovation in 1953. The Department of the Army owns the property, and the dwelling is not open to the public. It was recognized as a national historic landmark in the early 1970s.
Significance in brief: It has been the home of every Army Chief of Staff since General Leonard Wood first occupied it in 1910, including MacArthur, Marshall, Eisenhower and Westmoreland. It is the northernmost of six large officers' residences described as the outstanding group of officers' quarters in America. The house is little changed since construction.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 72001382, listed November 28, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Grant Ave., Arlington |
|---|---|
| County | Arlington County |
| Listed | November 28, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72001382 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated November 28, 1972 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by the Department of the Army; not open to the public. Interior changes described as superficial rather than structural; last completely renovated in 1953 per a 1967 housing record. |
| Within district | Fort Myer Historic District |
| Coordinates | 38.88286, -77.08102 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 72001382.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7269327
- This listing as JSON
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