National Historic Landmark - Charles Richard Drew House

From 1920 to 1939, this two story clapboard structure was the residence of Charles Richard Drew (1904-1950), the noted black physician and teacher, who is best remembered for his pioneer work in discovering the means to preserve blood plasma. Drew ...

Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge

Named in honor of

Dr. Charles Richard Drew, 1904-1950

esteemed citizen

of the

District of Columbia

athlete, scholar, surgeon, and

scientist whose discoveries in

blood preservation saved

thousands of lives.

Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Avenue, NE and ...

Charles Richard Drew

1904 - 1950

Charles Richard Drew

1904 - 1950

Black scientist and surgeon

Pioneer in the preservation of blood plasma

Medical director of the Blood-for-Britain Project, 1940

Director of the first American Red Cross Blood Bank, 1941

Teacher to a generation of American doctors, Freedmen's Hospital, ...