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Month: September 2019

Time Capsule Mystery

Time Capsule Mystery

In the news this week has been information about a time capsule installed inside a Ballston building. ARLNow covered it and began to ask the questions about who and why, click for their coverage. Preservation Arlington has found information which answers some questions but asks new ones. A June 1988 article in the Washington Post talks about what will be in the time capsule and when it will be dedicated. But it mentions an essay and historical collectibles contest, but…

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LOST: AUGUST 2019

LOST: AUGUST 2019

In August 2019, a total of twenty one (21) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. This is the highest number for August in the past five years. As August 2018 was 10; August 2017 was 15; August 2016 was 19; August 2015 was 14; and, August 2014 was 8. This August 18 of the homes are in North Arlington and two were in South Arlington. Three are located in the Lyon Village National Register Historic District: 3162 21st…

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