Preservation Arlington

The October meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 17. The Agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 301 North Glebe Road, a request to replace the existing signage, in the Buckingham Village Historic District. 2911 23rd Street North, a request to install a skylight or center-pivot roof window on the rear slope of the roof, remove and install a new vent, and install a/c heat pumps on the side…

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In June 2018, a total of seventeen demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. June is one of the more active months for application of demolition permits and previous years had similar numbers: June 2017 was 20; June 2016 was 12; June 2015 was 29; and, June 2014 was 44. Single Family: All but one of the permits were for single-family homes. Three of the permits were in South Arlington. Thirteen of the six permits were for speculative developments….

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In January 2018, a total of nineteen (19) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, January 2017 was 9; January 2016 was 13; January 2015 was 22; and, January 2014 was 12; Single Family: All but one of the permits are for single-family homes and all but one are located in in north Arlington. At least thirteen of the projects are speculative developments. One of the homes was bought by Arlington County to provide a third access…

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In December 2017, a total of nine (9) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, December 2016 was 10; December 2015 was 10; December 2014 was 15; and December 2013 was 11. Single Family: All of the permits are for single-family homes and all are located in in north Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. None of the homes are located in a National Register Historic Districts: Totals for 2017 Homes: 158 –…

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In June 2017, a total of seventeen (17) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, June 2016 was 12; June 2015 was 28; and June 2014 was 44. Single Family: Fourteen are for single-family homes all of which were located in North Arlington. At least ten of the projects are speculative developments. Two homes are located in National Register Historic Districts: 4404 20th Street North, Waverly Hills National Register Historic District 1801 North Bryan Street, Lyon Village…

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The Arlington County Police Department started in 1940 with nine members. It was created in response to the growth of the County and the nationwide trend of formal police departments handling the law enforcement efforts in a community. In 2015, at the 75th Anniversary of the department, 361 sworn officers and 100 professional staff members served Arlington’s over 200,000 citizens. As introduced, this photographic history covers law enforcement from the early days of rumrunners to the present day, showing the…

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