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Month: March 2015

Lost: February 2015

Lost: February 2015

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In February 2015, a total of 16 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. All were for single-family homes. One property had duplicate permits. North Arlington accounted for 13 of the permits and South Arlington had two of the permits. Six of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts: one in the Lyon Park National Register Historic District (132 North Fillmore Street), and the other four in the Lyon Village National Register Historic District (2400-2412 16th Street North,…

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House History Workshop: May 13

House History Workshop: May 13

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Due to the incredible popularity of this workshop, Preservation Arlington is teaming with the Arlington County Historic Preservation Office, Arlington Central Library – Center for Local History, and the Arlington Historical Society to host a workshop on researching the history of your Arlington home. Participants who attend the workshop will: Learn how to research the history of their own home or any historic property of interest in Arlington Use the collection of maps, building permit data, photo archives, and other…

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County Manager Convenes
Arlington History Task Force

County Manager Convenes
Arlington History Task Force

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County Manager Barbara Donnellan started off 2015 with the establishment of an Arlington History Task Force. Co-chairs of the Task Force are Jack Belcher, director, Department of Technology Services, and Diane Kresh, director, Department of Libraries. Preservation Arlington and the Arlington Historical Society both accepted requests to be members of the Task Force. This group will make recommendations on how Arlington can capture, digitally preserve, and provide online access to our community’s rich history. Other members include County staff and…

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For Sale: Classic 1940 Westover Hills “Skyscraper Construction”

For Sale: Classic 1940 Westover Hills “Skyscraper Construction”

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Built in 1940 as part of Mace Properties’ Westover Hills subdivision, this solid brick-clad, 3 bedroom 2.5-bath home is located in the National Register of Historic Places-listed Westover Historic District. The neighborhood was designated historic because it is a significant example of the impact that New Deal programs had on residential construction across the country and, in particular, in Arlington County. This updated Westover classic at 1211 Livingston Street was built in 1939 and is on the market for $754,900….

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Preserved & Developed: Honeysuckle Hill

Preserved & Developed: Honeysuckle Hill

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On several occasions, Preservation Arlington has been asked, “What is happening to that gorgeous home on Lee Highway by Overlee Pool?” Even though this project isn’t yet complete, like most of our “Preserved & Developed” properties, we thought that community interest warranted answering this question today. Basically, the owners of the property had a by-right subdivision opportunity, but it would preclude preservation of this home. The owners of the property filed for and were approved for a Unified Residential Development…

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