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LOST: 2nd QTR 2024

LOST: 2nd QTR 2024

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In the Second Quarter of 2024, a total of 43 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. All were for single family homes.– 70% of the homes are in North Arlington;– 72% are speculative developments;– 42% are on land that sold for over $1,000,000– 34% are in National Register Historic Districts; and,– 18% are to make way for Expanded Housing Options (EHO) developments (aka Missing Middle).– One of the EHO projects are demolitions are being done in National Register…

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LOST: October 2023

LOST: October 2023

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October saw only nine demolition permits for single family homes. Joining September and March as the lowest numbers this year .. each with nine homes. Four of the homes demolished were in National Register Historic Districts and three homes sold for over $1 million only to be demolished. One house, in Waverly Hills, was bought by Arlington County to mitigate flood issues with future stormwater management tools. These National Register districts provide some tax benefits to owners but do not…

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LOST: February 2023

LOST: February 2023

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In February a total of 13 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. All but one are for single family homes. Two of the homes are in South Arlington. Half of the demolitions are speculative projects. And, one-third of the homes sold for over $1 million only to be torn down. The commercial property being demolished is a first-generation Rosslyn office building and is part of a major redevelopment. Only one home is located in a National Register Historic…

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Lost: January 2023

Lost: January 2023

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The demo permits started off 2023 strong with a total of 19 permit applications. All are for single family homes and all but one are in North Arlington. 42% were in National Register Historic Districts; 37% were speculative developments; and, 21% were sold for over a $1m only to be demolished. Seven of the homes are located in National Register Historic Districts. Three of these tear-downs are speculative developments by builders. The designation does provide an opportunity for tax credits…

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Viewsheds

Viewsheds

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In multiple stories about the history of Arlington you hear about people seeing great distances from some of the old homes. You hear stories about people taking time at The Glebe House and enjoy the view towards the City from the cupola on top. Or in other stories from the Civil War there are discussions of how troop movements and skirmishes were visible from other structures in the County. The site of the Febrey-Lothrop House is one of those sites….

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LOST: April 2022

LOST: April 2022

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In April a total of eighteen demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. All demolition permits were for single family homes. Two are in South Arlington with the rest in North Arlington. Summary below: Eight of the homes are in a National Register Historic District:719 21st Street South is located in the Aurora Highlands National Register Historic District 828 25th Street South is located in the Aurora Highlands National Register Historic District1609 North Stafford Street is located in the…

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LOST: March 2022

LOST: March 2022

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In March a total of five demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Eleven of the demolition permits were for single family homes. The other two were for a the demolition of the Crystal City Water Park and for a church being demolished as part of an approved siteplan in the Ballston area. Of the homes, all but one were in North Arlington: Three of the homes are located in a National Register Historic District:1020 19th Street South is…

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For Sale: 1 of 10 Historic Homes

For Sale: 1 of 10 Historic Homes

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In Arlington County there are just over 40 locally designated historic districts; 13 of which are single family homes; and, only 10 of those are in private hands. One of of those 10 is now for SALE. It is a locally protected historic resource. The Eastman-Fenwick was built in 1876 and designated a local historic district in 1980. The current owners have been caring for the house since 1996 and it has undergone extensive renovation. Learn more about the house…

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Dear Friends:

Dear Friends:

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Preservation Arlington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of Arlington’s distinct architectural heritage. Through education and advocacy, Preservation Arlington brings together people and organizations to influence the future of Arlington’s historic buildings, landscapes and communities. Preservation Arlington was originally founded in 1989 as the Arlington Heritage Alliance. As part of our efforts, Preservation Arlington has shared information with the community about recent efforts to preserve the property at 6407 Wilson Boulevard (Febrey-Lothrop House), but has not…

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