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Photo: War Surplus Barracks Used for BCC Campus Expansion, 1947
This historical photograph shows the War Surplus Barracks that were repurposed for educational use at the BCC (Bethesda-Chevy Chase) Campus in the fall of 1947. Originally military structures, the barracks were adapted to house administrative offices, biology and chemistry laboratories, a student lounge, and a bookstore. The building’s modest yet functional architecture reflects the post-WWII era’s emphasis on rapid expansion of public institutions to meet growing educational needs.
