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UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

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The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) is continuing to assess plans for the property at 1401 Wilson Boulevard, the location of the “Deep Throat” garage. The agenda for this seventh SPRC meeting outlines three topics to be covered: Open Space, Community Benefit, and Construction Issues. Part of the discussion for “Community Benefit” will include historic preservation issues of the site. Already recognized with a County Historical Marker, the proposed redevelopment of this site has increased awareness of…

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LOST: February 2014 Snapshots

LOST: February 2014 Snapshots

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In February 2014 a total of 11 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County, all of which were for single family homes (see photos below). All of the homes are located in North Arlington and the majority (seven) are north of Lee Highway. Three are located in National Register Historic Districts: 1743 North Quincy (Cherrydale Historic District), 2511 16th Street North (Lyon Village Historic District), and 6126 22nd Street North (Highland Park/Overlee Knolls Historic District). Several of the homes…

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Nominations Sought for 2014 Endangered List

Nominations Sought for 2014 Endangered List

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Preservation Arlington is seeking public input in developing the 2014 Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places List. Nominations can be submitted through March 28, 2014. The 2014 list will be released during Preservation Month 2014 (May). Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places List is an annual listing intended to heighten awareness of historic sites and resources in the County and to inspire advocacy on behalf of preservation within the Arlington community. Preservation Arlington is seeking nominations of specific properties and places as…

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For Sale: Historic Properties, Arlington Oaks Condos

For Sale: Historic Properties, Arlington Oaks Condos

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Arlington Oaks is part of the Buckingham Village National Register Historic District. Buckingham is a historic garden apartments community listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1999), the Virginia Landmarks Register (1998) and as an Arlington County Local Historic District (1993). (The full nominations with detailed information are available online (first nomination) (2003 boundary increase) and 2009 boundary increase. The community is significant for its role in demonstrating how Federal housing policy was changing from largely government owned complexes…

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For Sale: A Century-Old Farmhouse

For Sale: A Century-Old Farmhouse

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Built in 1912, this farmhouse, located at 6611 Lee Highway, is a rare treasure from the earliest years of the 20th century. Situated on an almost 1/2-acre lot, this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath house retains many vintage architectural details, including a sprawling front porch, gracious entry hall, spacious living room with fireplace, mantle, built-in cabinets, transom windows, and original fixtures. The house is in a very desirable location, not far from I-66, the city of Falls Church, the East Falls Church Metro,…

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LOST: January 2014 Snapshots

LOST: January 2014 Snapshots

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In January 2014 a total of 14 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County (see photos below). Eleven of them were for single family homes, one was for a commercial building, and the other two were demolition of detached garages. One of the houses, 2608 3rd Street North, is located in the Lyon Park Historic District. Several of the homes are located in neighborhoods that could qualify for historic designation under National Register criteria. In review of the Arlington…

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SAVED: Tiffany Studios Stained Glass Windows

SAVED: Tiffany Studios Stained Glass Windows

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From 1924 to 1926, the United States Mausoleum Company built the Abbey Mausoleum adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. Built on land that had been owned by the Syphax family — which had ties to Arlington House, Robert E. Lee’s estate — the Abbey Mausoleum was a majestic building with a granite exterior, bronze front doors, extensive marble in the interior, and gorgeous stained glass windows. At 50,000 sf, the building was neoclassical in design and contained over 650 crypts. The…

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UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

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The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) is continuing to assess plans for the property at 1401 Wilson Boulevard, the location of the “Deep Throat” garage. The agenda for this sixth SPRC meeting indicates that the discussion will be a carry-over of transportation related issues from the previous meeting. The next SPRC meeting on this project, which has not yet been scheduled, will discuss “Community Benefit” and this includes historic preservation issues of the site. Already recognized with…

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FOR Sale: Original Condition Period Four Square

FOR Sale: Original Condition Period Four Square

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After fifty-four years of ownership by one family, this charming home (c. 1935) is ready for its next owner. It is in nearly its original condition with only a handful of minor improvements (drop ceiling here and some vintage paneling there and aluminum siding) that are probably ready to be undone. Entering the house from the gorgeous full wrap-around front porch (in truly usable proportions), you come into the foyer with an elegant staircase leading to the upstairs. Downstairs is…

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Historic Districts 101

Historic Districts 101

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What are Arlington’s historic districts and why are they important? Preservation Arlington has been highlighting properties in our “For Sale” series that are in historic districts, showcasing properties that were saved, and trying to raise awareness about the loss of homes in our National Register Historic Districts. The goal is to foster discussion about what these older neighborhoods mean to the fabric of our community, and how the scale, pedestrian focus, and land use are all factors in historic district…

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