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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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Arlington Bookshelf: Police Department

Arlington Bookshelf: Police Department

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Published in 2015, by a 30+ year member of the Arlington Police Department, this book contains fascinating information about our great police department. Author Janet Rowe was with the Arlington police from the early 1980’s until 2012. The book contains photographs from the Police Archives as well as from the personal collections of other officers. The Arlington Police Department, as we know it today, was formed in 1940. The book covers fallen officers, the various police stations and equipment, and…

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LOST: January 2017

LOST: January 2017

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In January 2017, a total of nine (9) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, Jan2016 was 13 permits; Jan2015 was 22 permits; and, Jan2014 was 14. Single Family: Eight were for single-family homes, two of which were in South Arlington. At least five of the projects are speculative developments. Four are located in National Register Historic Districts: 638 North Kenmore Street, Lyon Park National Register Historic District 1548 North Edgewood Street, Lyon Village National Register Historic…

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World War I Commemoration Task Force Formed

World War I Commemoration Task Force Formed

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At their January 31 meeting, the Arlington County Board appointed a World War I Commemoration Task Force, along with other appointments. WWI Commemoration Task Force members include: Cathy Hix as the Arlington Public Schools representative; Gabriel Perez and James Nicholson, as the Arlington Public Schools High School Student representatives; Sara Steinberger and Mitchell Zink, as the HALRB representatives; Carl Lankowski and J. Brinton Rowdybush as the Arlington Sister Cities Association representatives; Karl VanNewkirk, as the Arlington Historical Society representative; Craig…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Feb. 15

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Feb. 15

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The February meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, February 15. The agenda includes: Consent Agenda COA’s (Certificate of Appropriateness) for 2411 24th Street North to remove three pine trees in the Fort C.F. Smith Historic District, and, for 235-317 North Glebe Road to replace six windows in the Buckingham Village Historic District; Review of Administrative CoA(s) to install a generator at 2907 23rd Street North in the Maywood…

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Demo Update 2017

Demo Update 2017

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A total of 985 single family homes have been demolished in Arlington County over the last six years. In 2016 the demo permit application rate went down slightly over 2015. Here is a year by year listing: 2009 — 86 2010 — 93 2011 — 127 2012 — 124 2013 — 179 2014 — 179 2015 — 204 2016 — 172

LOST: December 2016

LOST: December 2016

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In December 2016, a total of fourteen (14) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Single Family: Ten are for single-family homes, all of which were in North Arlington. At least eight of the projects are speculative developments. Four are located in National Register Historic Districts: 2513 9th Street North, Lyon Park National Register Historic District 910 North Danville Street, Lyon Park National Register Historic District 106 North Garfield Street, Lyon Park National Register Historic District 2136 North Pollard…

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