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Puzzle Time:
National Register Places

Puzzle Time:
National Register Places

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Arlington County is rich in history and this is refected in our built environment. In Arlington County there are numerous buildings, sites and neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places. There are also local historic districts, historic easements and historical markers. To be listed on the National Register, properties must be of a certain age and meet specific criteria. Being listed on the National Register is mostly honorific. It provides some tax relief to certain owners and certain types…

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Puzzle Time:
Local Historic Districts

Puzzle Time:
Local Historic Districts

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Arlington County is rich in history and our built environment is a reflection of that. In Arlington County there are locally-designated historic districts, which provide the greatest protection for our historic resources. There are also National Register of Historic Places listings, historic easements and historical markers. The locally-designated districts are buildings, sites and neighborhoods which capture our history and heritage. Each of these is approved by the County Board on recommendation of the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board. In…

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LOST: February 2020

LOST: February 2020

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In February 2020, a total of seven demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. January also starts with a higher number of demos. In comparison, February 2019 was 23, February 2018 was 16, February 2017 was 12; February 2016 was 23; February 2015 was 15; and, February 2014 was 11; All of the permits are for single family homes and all are in North Arlington. Two of the homes are in National Register Historic Districts: 641 North Lincoln Street…

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LOST: September 2019

LOST: September 2019

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In September 2019, a total of eleven (11) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, September 2018 was 14; September 2017 was 19; September 2016 was 16; September 2015 was 19; and September 2014 was 21. And, of the eleven permits, only nine are for single family homes. The other permits are for a commercial building and a garage. As usual, the majority (8) are in North Arlington. Four are speculative developments. Three are located in the…

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Time Capsule Mystery

Time Capsule Mystery

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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: March 2019

LOST: March 2019

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March brings the start of Spring and the start of construction in Arlington. This March had more applications than any of the last months of March. There were a total of 20 applications for demolition permits. All are for single family homes. In comparison, March 2018 was 11; March 2017 was 13; March 2016 was 16; March 2015 was 16; and, March 2014 was 9. Single Family: All 20 of the permits were for single-family homes. Three were in South…

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LOST: February 2019

LOST: February 2019

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February cooled a bit with 13 applications for demolition permits. Eleven of the thirteen are for single family homes with the other two being commercial properties. In comparison, February 2018 was 16, February 2017 was 12; February 2016 was 23; February 2015 was 15; and, February 2014 was 11; Single Family: Eleven (11) of the permits were for single-family homes. All but one were in North Arlington. seven of the permits were for speculative developments. Two of the homes are…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB, February 20

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB, February 20

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The February meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, February 20. The Agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 5151 14th Street North, Request to install a gas fire pit on the patio at the back of the house, in the Broadview Historic District. 3628 21st Avenue North, a request to install an exhaust vent at the side of the dwelling that will not be visible form the public right-of-way in…

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JOB OPENING: HISTORIC PRESERVATION

JOB OPENING: HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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Arlington County currently has a job opening for a HISTORIC PRESERVATION PRINCIPAL PLANNER. This is an opportunity to be right in the middle of efforts here in Arlington County to preserve and manage our historic resources. Click HERE to see job listing on Arlington’s website. Applications are due February 28.

LOST: January 2019

LOST: January 2019

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We started off the year with a big bang of 21 buildings being demolished — 14 of them single family homes, three garden apartments and four commercial buildings. In comparison, January 2018 was 19; January 2017 was 9; January 2016 was 13; January 2015 was 22; and, January 2014 was 12; Single Family: Fourteen (14) of the permits were for single-family homes. All but one were in North Arlington. 10 of the permits were for speculative developments. Three of the…

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