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Month: February 2015

I Love My Historic Neighborhood: Kim in Aurora Highlands

I Love My Historic Neighborhood: Kim in Aurora Highlands

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We have expanded our “I Love My Historic House” series to invite homeowners to answer five short questions about living in a historic Arlington neighborhood. Our first entry in this new, related series comes from Kim O’Connell, who has lived in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood for 15 years. The neighborhood was recently featured in The Washington Post and is included in the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. Q: Briefly describe your house. My family and I…

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Nominations Sought for
2015 Endangered List

Nominations Sought for
2015 Endangered List

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Arlington is a great community with modern high rises and vibrant shopping areas, along with older commercial strips and quiet single-family neighborhoods. Is there a building or place that you see or use in your daily life and feel is an important part of your experience of living or working in Arlington? Are you concerned that it may be under redevelopment threat or is disappearing due to lack of attention or other factors? If so, we encourage you to nominate…

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Lost: January 2015

Lost: January 2015

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In January 2015, a total of 22 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Twenty were for single-family homes and two were for a pair of garden-style apartment buildings on the edge of Ballston. North Arlington accounted for 19 of the permits and South Arlington had three of the permits. Two of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts–one in the Aurora Highlands National Register Historic District (912 22nd Street South) and the other in the Ashton Heights…

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Fraber House Garage Moved

Fraber House Garage Moved

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On Thursday, February 12, the Fraber House garage moved 20-some feet to its new home, next to the historic Fraber home, located at 1612 North Quincy Street in the Cherrydale Community. In 2013, Arlington County established the Fraber House local historic district and sold the property to a private individual. Since the house was virtually intact, preservationists had pushed for the whole property to be designated, including the detached garage. A compromise was reached in that the new owner would…

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For Rent: Arlington Lustron

For Rent: Arlington Lustron

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One of Arlington last four remaining Lustron homes is now “For Rent”. If you ever wanted to live in one of these homes without the long term commitment of ownership or you have visions of a “Mad Men” lifestyle, now is your chance. The 1250 sf 2 BR 1 BA home is located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood on South 7th Street. It has a large yard and off street parking. A number of exterior modifications beyond the original house…

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School Board to hear Wilson School Designation

School Board to hear Wilson School Designation

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The Arlington County School Board will take action on the historic designation for Wilson School at their February 5 Public Hearing. The agenda is available by clicking here. It is the last agenda item of the hearing. The Arlington County Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) is recommending designation. HALRB recommendations go to the Planning Commission and the Arlington County Board. Owned by the citizens of Arlington, the care and maintenance of Wilson School has been entrusted to the…

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