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Month: June 2015

HALRB Votes to Designate Stratford Building

HALRB Votes to Designate Stratford Building

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Arlington County’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) voted unanimously to support designation of and adopt design guidelines for the Stratford School Local Historic District. Based on a 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between then Arlington County Manager Carlee and then Arlington Superintendent Smith, the designation follows a slightly different path to approval than is outlined in the Zoning Ordinance (click here to read the MOU). According to Arlington Public School (APS) staff, the matter could go to the…

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LOST: May 2015

LOST: May 2015

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In May 2015, a total of twenty (20) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Fifteen (15) are for single-family homes, two (2) are part for a major site redevelopment in the Courthouse area, and the remaining three (3) are for a detached garage (two are duplicate) and a swimming pool (4300 Old Dominion Drive). South Arlington had two residential demolition permits while North Arlington accounted for 13 of the permits. Five of the properties are in National Register…

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Upcoming Event June 18:
Meet the Author

Upcoming Event June 18:
Meet the Author

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Educator and Arlington native and civic leader Alfred O. Taylor discusses the local and national contributions of residents from Arlington’s oldest African American community. Thursday, June 18 7:00 to 8:30 PM Arlington Central Library Auditorium Free For more info, visit the library events page. Dr. Taylor has served on many boards and in many organizations, but his biggest personal joy is seeing the Nauck community as a viable link to the history, growth, and success of Arlington. He feels that…

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Arlington Bookshelf
The Bridge Builders of Nauck/Green Valley

Arlington Bookshelf
The Bridge Builders of Nauck/Green Valley

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Written by Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., this is the first book about Arlington County, Virginia’s oldest African American community, Nauck, which dates back to 1844. Nauck is rich in history and abundant with bridge builders, both past and present, who have made local and national contributions while fighting for their right to experience a good quality of life. The perseverance of the pioneers of Nauck is alive through their accomplishments, triumphs and achievements. In their own words, the words…

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Upcoming Hearing, June 17:
Stratford School Designation

Upcoming Hearing, June 17:
Stratford School Designation

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Stratford Junior High School is an incredible part of Arlington’s history. It is the first public secondary school in Virginia to integrate as well as an excellent example of International Style school architecture. The building and site meet seven of the criteria for local historic designation. Yet, although it is listed on the National Register, it has no local protection. On Wednesday, June 17, the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) will hold the first of six public hearings…

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