The federal government began planning for an influx of wartime workers years before the United States officially entered World War II.

Each dorm opened up into a lobby and various common areas, including game rooms, lounges, and a service shop, which sold food, drinks, cosmetics, and other sundry goods.

[6] Jane Watson, art editor for The Washington Post, proclaimed it "remarkable how much thoughtful architectural designing and planning, judicious use of color, and the introduction of cheerful fabrics in the interior furnishings have done to lighten the barracks-like effect of these dormitories.

Rooms were "small, but pleasantly furnished, with bed, dresser, mirror, chaise longue, floor lamp, ash tray, waste basket, and two pillows."

[7] The housing at Arlington Farms, which was segregated, was managed by the Public Buildings Administration and designated for select government workers with yearly salaries of $1,260 to $1,620.

By early 1950, fewer than 1,800 girls remained at Arlington Farms and the government began planning to shut down operations and transfer all the buildings and land over to the military as of July 31, 1950.

[15] The Army officially moved into the former "G-Girl Haven" in September 1950 and began using Arlington Farms as a draft center supporting the Korean War.