The historic Prince George’s Bank building in Mount Rainier is slated to be converted to an inclusive arts education center.

Located at 3800 34th St. just off the Mount Rainier circle, the building is being restored by Compass Inc., a Beltsville-based nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities.

They are raising money to turn it into a center where people of all abilities can make art and share it with the public.

Built in 1922, the building is one of Route 1’s best surviving examples of neoclassical architecture from the early 20th century, along with the other Prince George’s Bank branch at 5124 Baltimore Ave. in Hyattsville.

The first “Raise the Roof” fundraiser for the arts center will be held at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co. in Olney from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, featuring live music by Kat and the Curious.

The nonprofit is also looking for sponsors and individual donors.

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