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Month: November 2015

LOST: October 2015

LOST: October 2015

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In October 2015, a total of eleven (11) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. All ten (one was a duplicate) were for single-family homes in North Arlington. Two of these homes were located in National Register Historic District with one in the Lyon Park National Register Historic District (727 North Cleveland Street) and one in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District (1908 North Monroe Street). At least half (five) of the single-family demolition permits were for speculative developments….

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DCA: Modernism is Back

DCA: Modernism is Back

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Arlington’s Reagan National Airport (DCA) is an architectural gem in many ways and it continues to bring new surprises along with homages to its past. This summer, Terminal A, the modernist structure on the south end serving gates 1-9, completed a $37 million renovation. New modern travel amenities added include a spa, gourmet food and iPad charging stations, but one of the most exciting changes is the new restaurant, Page, opened by DC-based Chef Carla Hall. Embracing the terminal’s modernist…

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For Sale: “The Hill”

For Sale: “The Hill”

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It isn’t often that a 145-year old house in Arlington comes on the market. Built between 1871 and 1875, “The Hill” was initially a summer house for the Nelson family of Washington, DC. Five generations of the family owned and occupied the house until it was sold in 1969-1970. The siting of this dwelling documents the rural nature of Old Glebe community and the construction of summer or temporary housing by prominent Washington, DC families in northern Arlington County in…

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NPS Panel: Interpreting Arlington House

NPS Panel: Interpreting Arlington House

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Last week, a group of prominent historians gathered at Arlington Cemetery for a roundtable discussion focusing on the future of interpretation for Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. The discussion took place over two days (October 29-30) and was facilitated by Dean Herrin, Chief Historian for the National Park Service (NPS) National Capital region. Presenters included Dana Shoaf, editor in chief of Civil War Times magazine; Steve Hammond, a descendant of the historic Syphax family who were enslaved at…

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