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Month: March 2017

Nominations Sought for 2017 Endangered List

Nominations Sought for 2017 Endangered List

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Preservation Arlington is seeking nominations of specific properties and places as well as general categories of properties that are threatened here in Arlington. 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…

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Ballston Project Approved
Ball Family Burial Ground Preserved

Ballston Project Approved
Ball Family Burial Ground Preserved

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At their February 28 meeting, the Arlington County Board approved the redevelopment of the Central United Methodist Church property in Ballston. The mixed use building will include the a new church, daycare and 119 apartments, of which 48 will be affordable to households with income at 40%-60% of the area median income. One of the remaining Tiffany stained glass windows, “Christ in Blessing” from the Abbey Mausoleum will be restored and installed to face the Ball Family Burial Ground. Portions…

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Hall’s Hill Wall Marker Dedicated

Hall’s Hill Wall Marker Dedicated

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On February 26 the Halls Hill/Highview Park Preservation Coalition and County officials unveiled a marker for the Hall’s Hill Wall. Built in the 1930’s between the then-white community of Woodlawn and the African-American community of Hall’s Hill. Portions of the wall were removed in the 1960’s to build Culpeper Street and allow children easier access to local schools. The wall remains today as a symbol of our past. There was good press coverage including: AroundArlington Inside NOVA Falls Church News-Press…

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LOST: February 2017

LOST: February 2017

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In February 2017, a total of twelve (12) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, February 2016 was 21; February 2015 was 11; and February 2014 was 11. Single Family: All twelve were for single-family homes in North Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. Four are located in National Register Historic Districts: 4452 20th Road North, Waverly Hills National Register Historic District 1809 North Monroe Street, Cherrydale National Register Historic District 1801 North…

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