Quarters 1 (Fort Myer) facts for kids
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Quarters 1, Fort Myer
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Quarters 1, Fort Myer, September 2012
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 Location in District of Columbia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | Grant Ave., Arlington, Virginia |
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| Built | 1899 |
| Architectural style | Victorian-style, red brick house |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001382 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 28, 1972 |
| Designated NHL | November 28, 1972 |
Quarters 1 at Fort Myer is a special historic house. It is located on the grounds of Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. This house was built in 1899.
Since 1910, it has been the home for the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Famous leaders like George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Douglas MacArthur have lived here. In 1972, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a very important historical place.
What Does Quarters 1 Look Like?
Quarters 1 is one of several large houses at Fort Myer. These homes are on the west side of Whipple Field. This field used to be a parade ground. The houses are built on a small hill. From here, you can see the Potomac River and Washington, DC.
The house is 2-1/2 stories tall. It is made of red brick. It has a roof that slopes down on the sides. A part of the roof sticks out at the front. There is a porch on the first floor. It goes across the front and extends to the left. This part is called a porte-cochere. It is a covered area where cars can drive through.
The porch has round columns that come in pairs. These columns stand on bases. There is also a railing with decorative spindles. Inside, the house has not changed much since it was built. Outside, a sunporch was added to one side. The house has 21 rooms. It has over 10,000 square feet (about 929 square meters) of living space.
Who Lived in Quarters 1?
Quarters 1 was built in 1899. In 1910, Leonard Wood was the first Chief of Staff of the United States Army to live there. Since then, it has been the official residence for all Chiefs of Staff.
One of its most famous residents was Dwight D. Eisenhower. He lived here with his family. This was from 1945 to 1948. At that time, he was the Chief of Staff. Later, he became President of the United States.
Douglas MacArthur also lived in Quarters 1. He was Chief of Staff from 1930 to 1935. Many important military leaders have called this historic house home.
