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Month: July 2014

Envision Courthouse
Survey on Design and Historic Resources

Envision Courthouse
Survey on Design and Historic Resources

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There is something historic in everything — help raise the awareness of the important resources at the Courthouse Metro. A process is under way to study the future of the Courthouse Metro Station area. Everything is on the table — including historic resources such as facade preservation (COSI and other buildings), living historic memorials (The Mothers’ Tree), monuments (Veterans Memorial) and better interpretation of Fort Woodbury, one of the many forts that made up the “Arlington Line” and protected Washington,…

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Arlington Bookshelf:
Arlington in the Civil War

Arlington Bookshelf:
Arlington in the Civil War

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With its proximity to Washington, D.C., Arlington, then known as Alexandria County, was essential to the protection of the nation’s capital during the Civil War. Union troops built a ring of forts around the city, including nearly two dozen in Arlington. And of course, Robert E. Lee’s stately home, located in the heart of Arlington Cemetery, gave the county its name. Here are a few books that touch on Arlington’s key role in the Civil War: Mr. Lincoln’s Forts: A…

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For Sale: Lyon Park
Classic Foursquare

For Sale: Lyon Park
Classic Foursquare

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Built in 1920, this classic foursquare features a carefully designed addition that reflects the beautiful features of the original house both inside and out. Having just undergone a major renovation along with the addition, the design-build firm took great care to enhance the house’s historic charm while bringing it in line with the 21st-century market. With five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a lovely level lot, the house has great indoor and outdoor spaces. The fine craftsmanship is apparent in the…

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I Love My Historic House: Edwin in Old Glebe

I Love My Historic House: Edwin in Old Glebe

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In this new series, homeowners answer five short questions about living in an older or historic Arlington home. Our second entry in this series comes from Edwin Fountain, a longtime Arlington resident and preservation advocate. He talks to Preservation Arlington about his strong family ties to the house and how he’s updating it for 21st century communications. Q: Briefly describe your house. What style is it, what year was it built, and what neighborhood is it in? A: My house…

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For Sale: Alcova Heights Charm

For Sale: Alcova Heights Charm

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What’s in a name? In Alcova Heights, the answer to that question is “a lot of local history.” The neighborhood’s name stands for Alexandria County, Virginia (AL – CO – VA), which was the original name of the county until 1920. Today, one of the neighborhood’s many older but well-maintained homes is on the market. Alcova Heights was first developed in 1921 by former Virginia State Senator J. Cloyd Byars, who bought 142 acres from the Columbia Land Company and…

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LOST: June 2014 Snapshots

LOST: June 2014 Snapshots

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In June 2014 a total of 44 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County, and all but two were for single-family homes. One commercial permit was for a church and the other was for the Shreve Fuel Oil building on Lee Highway — a property that Preservation Arlington had identified as being at risk both as one of our disappearing small-scale commercial properties but also as a last vestige of the commercial core of the East Falls Church area….

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For Sale: A Sweet Spot
Near Shirlington

For Sale: A Sweet Spot
Near Shirlington

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The dictionary defines the term “sweet spot” as “an optimum point or combination of factors or qualities.” If that’s the case, then this renovated circa-1925 bungalow is in a sweet spot indeed. Tucked away on a quiet street between Glebe Road and the scenic Army-Navy Country Club, the house is located close to downtown Shirlington, Columbia Pike, and I-395, making it convenient to many desirable South Arlington amenities as well as downtown Washington, D.C. This three-bedroom, two-bath house still has…

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Arlington Bookshelf:
We are Arlington

Arlington Bookshelf:
We are Arlington

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A new addition to our bookshelf is the just-published We are Arlington. This collection of photographs and write-ups is a great way to learn more about Arlington and our special history. Covering 11 chapters and more than 180 pages, We are Arlington starts with a look at the history of Arlington National Cemetery and recognition of the great Americans buried there and finishes with a compilation of current photographs of Arlington businesses. In between are sections on the Civil War…

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USGS Topo Maps —
100 Years of Arlington

USGS Topo Maps —
100 Years of Arlington

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has made available maps that cover Arlington from 1890 to 1989. And these maps are superimposed over a current map of Arlington, providing one with the ability to see how things really were here in Arlington. Of course other cities can be researched as well. This is an amazing resources now available to the general public. This article from CityLab gives you all the information you need to know. If you are a big…

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West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

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The second meeting of the Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) will be Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM at the Navy League Building in Arlington. The working group meetings are open to the public for observation. No agenda is available at this time. Both the historic Wilson School and the historic Queens Court apartment complex are part of this study area. The future of these two important historic properties will be impacted by whatever recommendations the WRAPS group makes…

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