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For Sale: Lyon Park
Classic Foursquare

For Sale: Lyon Park
Classic Foursquare

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Built in 1920, this classic foursquare features a carefully designed addition that reflects the beautiful features of the original house both inside and out. Having just undergone a major renovation along with the addition, the design-build firm took great care to enhance the house’s historic charm while bringing it in line with the 21st-century market. With five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a lovely level lot, the house has great indoor and outdoor spaces. The fine craftsmanship is apparent in the…

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LOST: June 2014 Snapshots

LOST: June 2014 Snapshots

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In June 2014 a total of 44 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County, and all but two were for single-family homes. One commercial permit was for a church and the other was for the Shreve Fuel Oil building on Lee Highway — a property that Preservation Arlington had identified as being at risk both as one of our disappearing small-scale commercial properties but also as a last vestige of the commercial core of the East Falls Church area….

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Arlington Bookshelf:
We are Arlington

Arlington Bookshelf:
We are Arlington

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A new addition to our bookshelf is the just-published We are Arlington. This collection of photographs and write-ups is a great way to learn more about Arlington and our special history. Covering 11 chapters and more than 180 pages, We are Arlington starts with a look at the history of Arlington National Cemetery and recognition of the great Americans buried there and finishes with a compilation of current photographs of Arlington businesses. In between are sections on the Civil War…

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USGS Topo Maps —
100 Years of Arlington

USGS Topo Maps —
100 Years of Arlington

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has made available maps that cover Arlington from 1890 to 1989. And these maps are superimposed over a current map of Arlington, providing one with the ability to see how things really were here in Arlington. Of course other cities can be researched as well. This is an amazing resources now available to the general public. This article from CityLab gives you all the information you need to know. If you are a big…

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West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

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The second meeting of the Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) will be Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM at the Navy League Building in Arlington. The working group meetings are open to the public for observation. No agenda is available at this time. Both the historic Wilson School and the historic Queens Court apartment complex are part of this study area. The future of these two important historic properties will be impacted by whatever recommendations the WRAPS group makes…

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UPCOMING
SPRC MEETING:
Walking Tour of Key Boulevard Apartments

UPCOMING
SPRC MEETING:
Walking Tour of Key Boulevard Apartments

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The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) will hold its second meeting to discuss the proposal for the redevelopment of the Key Boulevard Apartments, located at 1537-1545 Key Boulevard. This particular meeting is a walking tour of the site. Participants will see the importance of these garden-style apartments and their great design and scale, among other things. More information is available on the County webpage dedicated to this project. Based on the latest weather report, the Walking Tour…

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Preserved & Developed:
Two Historic Storefronts —
One New Modern Building

Preserved & Developed:
Two Historic Storefronts —
One New Modern Building

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Preserved & Developed is a series of articles by Preservation Arlington highlighting local development projects that have involved both development of a site and preservation of historic resources. The projects highlight a wide range of challenges and solutions over many years. At the time they were completed the projects represented a commitment by the developer and the community to embrace the future and preserve the past. Preservation Arlington is awarding each project a gold, silver, or bronze star based on…

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Woodbury Park Renovations Funded

Woodbury Park Renovations Funded

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The Woodbury Park affordable housing units are to be stabilized and restored as part of a $57 million tax exempt bond issuance by the Arlington County Industrial Development Authority (IDA). The County Board approved the issuance at their June 14 meeting. Industrial Development Bonds are not a liability of Arlington County. Woodbury Park is a 364-unit, seven-building garden apartment complex located on nine acres of land at the intersection of US Route 50 and North 10th Street. It was built…

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WRAPS Has First Meeting

WRAPS Has First Meeting

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The Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) had its first meeting on Saturday, June 21. This kick-off meeting was held at Arlington’s historic Wilson School and included a walking tour of the study area. The charge for the group is: Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study is an opportunity for Arlington County staff, Arlington Public Schools, property owners and community members to work together. The joint effort will balance considerations for this essential site in our neighborhood and result in a…

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For Sale: Bluemont Farm House

For Sale: Bluemont Farm House

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Put your renovation ideas to work on this vintage-1900 classic! Convenient to Wilson Boulevard retail and transit, the Bluemont Trail, I-66, Ballston Mall, and Metro, this house sits on a corner lot with the original porch construction. Mature trees offer potential for landscape development. After decades of individual family ownership, this 3,000-square-foot property “needs work but has tremendous potential,” per the listing. Increasing property values in the area reflect the growth of the transit-oriented development zone and future potential return…

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