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SAVED: The Fraber House

SAVED: The Fraber House

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If one house alone could be chosen to symbolize the history and growth of Arlington’s neighborhoods, the Fraber House would be a contender. Built in 1913, this charming bungalow at 1612 North Quincy Street has anchored a prominent corner in Cherrydale, not far from Central Library and Washington-Lee High School, for over a century. Last year, while owned by Arlington County, the Fraber House became one of the county’s newest Local Historic Districts, affording it the strongest possible protection against…

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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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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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Preservation Arlington Comments to the County Board Re: The Blue Goose

Preservation Arlington Comments to the County Board Re: The Blue Goose

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Preservation Arlington submitted the following comments to the Arlington County Board regarding Site Plan #64 — the plan to demolish the Blue Goose and redevelop the site for offices, retail, and residential units. The County Board is meeting on this proposal today. (UPDATE 1/25/14: The County Board approved the redevelopment; click here for the County Board’s press release.)

For Sale: Historic Homes, Townhouse Version

For Sale: Historic Homes, Townhouse Version

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Historic properties in Arlington come in all sizes, shapes and materials. This week we are featuring a collection of townhouse-style properties. While one is structured in a fee-simple community, the others are in established condominium communities but still retain the design characteristics of a townhouse — owning everything above and below you. These projects represent a period in time in Arlington where a great deal of housing was being built to accommodate the growing community. All of these projects began…

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For Sale: 1880s Victorian in Glencarlyn National Register Historic District

For Sale: 1880s Victorian in Glencarlyn National Register Historic District

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It isn’t often that a home from the 1880s comes on the market in Arlington. Located in one of Arlington’s oldest residential neighborhoods, Glencarlyn, this historic Victorian farmhouse is full of period detail & charm. From the covered front porch, walk-in window alcoves, pine hardwood floors, a formal parlor, tin ceilings and the fixed stairs that lead to a usable attic with flooring and windows. The 3 BR 2 BA home sits on a 6,000 sf lot, which includes the…

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Happy New Year 2014

Happy New Year 2014

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Happy New Year from Preservation Arlington. We are very excited about what was accomplished in 2013 and building on that for 2014 and years into the future. Thank you for joining us for the journey! Year in Review One of our big decisions in 2013 was to rename ourselves Preservation Arlington and to rejuvenate our online presence with this new website. Since being introduced in April, our website has had close to 3,500 unique visitors and more than 6,300 page…

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SAVED: The Crossman House

SAVED: The Crossman House

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We are pleased to publish this guest post from Leslie Aun, who purchased and restored the historic Crossman House in 2012. Her story illustrates how dedicated homeowners can resurrect a valuable but needy property with passion and perseverance. (Be sure to scroll down for a photo gallery of the house, with before and after shots of the renovation. All photos courtesy of the author.) The year was 1892 and President Grover Cleveland had been elected to a second term, Sherlock…

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Historic House for Sale: 3856 North Glebe Road

Historic House for Sale: 3856 North Glebe Road

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On occasion, Preservation Arlington will highlight unique historic houses that are on the market in Arlington County. We hope to raise awareness of some of the true housing gems we have here. Some might be in great condition and just need to be maintained by their next owner, while others may need a steward with heart and passion to restore and stabilize the property. These are not commercial listings or endorsements by Preservation Arlington. An elegant 1925 farm house is…

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Preserved & Developed: Bruner Place

Preserved & Developed: Bruner Place

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Preserved & Developed is a weekly 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…

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