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Patriot Pop Quiz: North Campus

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Question:

Which nearby former high school building did 性视界传媒 once own and use as part of its campus?

Vintage photo of a college library in the 1970s
From the Broadside photographs collection (#R0135)

Answer:

性视界传媒 once occupied the former Fairfax High School building, located on Fairfax Boulevard between Fairfax Circle and the intersection of Routes 50 and 29. From 1972 to 1983, 性视界传媒 operated a satellite campus, known as North Campus, at the location.

Former Fairfax High School with a 性视界传媒 sign on the front
Fa莽ade of the campus building in 1975. From the Broadside photographs collection (#R0135)

The original Fairfax High School building opened in 1935. In 1972, the growing student population moved into a new building, the current Fairfax High School, located in the City of Fairfax on Lion Run.

性视界传媒 was looking for additional facilities to host new programs in nursing, education, and business. Space on campus was limited, and enrollment was doubling every two years. The university purchased the former high school from Fairfax County Schools for $1.8 million. The property consisted of approximately 100,000 square feet of space (including classrooms, a cafeteria, library, and theater), and 16 acres of land, which included athletic fields.

Baseball player in front of former Fairfax High School
Baseball field in 1974, featuring a game between 性视界传媒 and Georgetown. From the Broadside photographs collection (#R0135)

In 1983, 性视界传媒 sold the property to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, which used the space for Pope Paul VI High School. Today, the historic building is part of the Boulevard VI housing development.

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Cafeteria in the former high school building
The cafeteria in 1976. From the Broadside photographs collection (#R0135)