Dr. Roland Bruner House
Overview
Dr. Roland Herman Bruner (1902-1978) was an obstetrician, lecturer, and the first African-American doctor to be hired by Arlington County’s Department of Health’s Prenatal Clinic in a time of bigotry, racism, and segregation.
Dr. Bruner's notable professional achievements were only a small part of his legacy. He was an unassuming and selfless family man who committed himself to serving others regardless of financial gain. During the Great Depression and World War II, he bartered with patients and declined payment from those who could not afford medical services. He continued to serve the Nauck community until a week before his death on May 9, 1978. Dr. Bruner's legacy is continued by his daughter, Dr. Denise Ellen Bruner, a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine, who also opened a practice in Arlington.
Please note that visitors can only view the exterior of this attraction.