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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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DCA: Modernism is Back

DCA: Modernism is Back

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Arlington’s Reagan National Airport (DCA) is an architectural gem in many ways and it continues to bring new surprises along with homages to its past. This summer, Terminal A, the modernist structure on the south end serving gates 1-9, completed a $37 million renovation. New modern travel amenities added include a spa, gourmet food and iPad charging stations, but one of the most exciting changes is the new restaurant, Page, opened by DC-based Chef Carla Hall. Embracing the terminal’s modernist…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB May 20
Work Session on Designation for Stratford Junior High

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB May 20
Work Session on Designation for Stratford Junior High

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The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) advises the County Board on historic preservation matters. The HALRB nominates properties for local and national designation and also reviews plans for exterior alterations, demolition and new construction in locally designated Arlington historic districts through a Certificate of Appropriate (CoA) process. The May Agenda for HALRB is now online. On the agenda are two (2) CoAs in the Maywood Historic District and one (1) in the Buckingham Village Historic District. In addition…

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Preserved & Developed:
1812 North Moore Street

Preserved & Developed:
1812 North Moore Street

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Arlington’s newest and tallest building, 1812 North Moore Street, is the next chapter in the story of Rosslyn. Arlington County is undertaking a major planning study, Realize Rosslyn, to “continue Rosslyn’s transformation from an auto-centric area into a more walkable, vibrant and distinctive urban place that features great housing, retail and office space.” This is a long way from the early days of Rosslyn, when it was a haven for pawnshops, oil tank farms and auto sales and repair places….

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Preserved & Developed: Honeysuckle Hill

Preserved & Developed: Honeysuckle Hill

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On several occasions, Preservation Arlington has been asked, “What is happening to that gorgeous home on Lee Highway by Overlee Pool?” Even though this project isn’t yet complete, like most of our “Preserved & Developed” properties, we thought that community interest warranted answering this question today. Basically, the owners of the property had a by-right subdivision opportunity, but it would preclude preservation of this home. The owners of the property filed for and were approved for a Unified Residential Development…

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“Nod to History”
County New Tax Decal

“Nod to History”
County New Tax Decal

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On January 27, the County Board announced the winner of the eleventh annual Decal Design Competition — an enhanced photograph of the redeveloped Bob Peck Chevrolet site at 800 North Glebe Road. Arlington County residents chose Tommy Casey’s design, which he called “A Nod to History,” over three other finalists. Casey’s design will appear on the windshields of more than 160,000 vehicles in Arlington County. For more information, read the Arlington County press release on the winning design. Preservation Arlington…

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State Hearing on Historic Designation for
Modernist UUCA

State Hearing on Historic Designation for
Modernist UUCA

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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA), a modernist building with touches of brutalist architecture, has been nominated for inclusion in the Virginia Landmarks Register. (Click here for copy of the detailed nomination form.) UUCA is one of seven considerations before the State Review Board and Board of Historic Resources at their September 18, 2014, meeting in Richmond. If approved, the property will be placed on the Virginia Landmarks Register, and this nomination will then be forwarded to the National…

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Envision Courthouse
Survey on Design and Historic Resources

Envision Courthouse
Survey on Design and Historic Resources

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There is something historic in everything — help raise the awareness of the important resources at the Courthouse Metro. A process is under way to study the future of the Courthouse Metro Station area. Everything is on the table — including historic resources such as facade preservation (COSI and other buildings), living historic memorials (The Mothers’ Tree), monuments (Veterans Memorial) and better interpretation of Fort Woodbury, one of the many forts that made up the “Arlington Line” and protected Washington,…

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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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For Sale: A Doctor in the House

For Sale: A Doctor in the House

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This home is an important part of the history of Arlington because of what happened there. Dr. Roland Bruner was one of only two practicing African-Americans physicians in Arlington County, according to the 1930 census. He not only offered general medical services but was very active in the Arlington community. Preservation Arlington highlighted the property in a November 2013 Preserved & Developed column. The home has been completely modernized and retains only exterior features that are from the era when…

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