Preservation Arlington – Page 22 – Protecting and Promoting Arlington's Unique Character

Upcoming Event June 18:
Meet the Author

June 18, 2015 PreservationArlington2 Comments 1 comment

Educator and Arlington native and civic leader Alfred O. Taylor discusses the local and national contributions of residents from Arlington’s oldest African American community. Thursday, June 18 7:00 to 8:30 PM Arlington Central Library Auditorium Free For more info, visit the library events page. Dr. Taylor has served on many boards and in many organizations, but his biggest personal joy is seeing the Nauck community as a viable link to the history, growth, and success of Arlington. He feels that…

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Arlington Bookshelf
The Bridge Builders of Nauck/Green Valley

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Written by Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., this is the first book about Arlington County, Virginia’s oldest African American community, Nauck, which dates back to 1844. Nauck is rich in history and abundant with bridge builders, both past and present, who have made local and national contributions while fighting for their right to experience a good quality of life. The perseverance of the pioneers of Nauck is alive through their accomplishments, triumphs and achievements. In their own words, the words…

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Upcoming Hearing, June 17:
Stratford School Designation

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Stratford Junior High School is an incredible part of Arlington’s history. It is the first public secondary school in Virginia to integrate as well as an excellent example of International Style school architecture. The building and site meet seven of the criteria for local historic designation. Yet, although it is listed on the National Register, it has no local protection. On Wednesday, June 17, the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) will hold the first of six public hearings…

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Arlington’s Most
Endangered Historic Places
— 2015

May 29, 2015 PreservationArlington2 Comments 1 comment

As Preservation Month comes to an end, Preservation Arlington is putting forward the 2015 Most Endangered Historic Places List to heighten awareness of historic sites and resources in the county and to inspire advocacy on behalf of preservation within the Arlington community. For 2015 we are also highlighting several items on a “watch list” as the story for these sites is still being told and it is hopeful it will continue in a positive manner. Dive Bars. With the closing…

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LOST: April 2015

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In April 2015, a total of eighteen (18) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Seventeen (17) were for single-family homes and one was for a major site redevelopment in the Pentagon City area. North Arlington accounted for all 17 of the residential permits while South Arlington accounted for the commercial permit. Five of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts: three in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District (1814 North Oakland Street, 1904 North Quebec Street and…

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

May 20, 2015 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

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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Guest Post: A “Living Museum” about
Little Saigon

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April 30, 2015, marked the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. After the war, many Vietnamese refugees settled in Arlington, Virginia, and the Clarendon neighborhood briefly became known as “Little Saigon.” On Saturday, a cultural heritage event took place in Clarendon to recognize this important history. The event featured a County Board proclamation, a temporary public art installation by Vietnamese-American artist Khánh H. Lê (now on view at the Center for Local…

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For Sale:
Goodman Designed Home

May 2, 2015 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

A private home in North Arlington designed by noted modernist architect Charles Goodman has come on the market. Built in 1970 the home remains true to the Goodman style. A 2012 “refinement” upgraded the interior of the home. Sitting on almost half an acre of land the house backs up to acres of parkland and Pimmit Run. While it has a McLean address, 400 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, it is located in Arlington County. Goodman’s Unitarian Universalist Church here in…

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Lost: March 2015

April 29, 2015 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

In March 2015, a total of 19 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Fifteen (15) were for single-family homes. In addition, two were duplicates for a commercial property; one was for a garage and one was a duplicate single-family permit. North Arlington accounted for all 15 of the residential permits while South Arlington accounted for the commercial permit. Four of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts: two in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District (1817 North…

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Clarendon Event May 9 Will Commemorate Arlington’s Little Saigon

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On Saturday, May 9, 2015, as part of Clarendon’s Neighborhood Day celebration, the Arlington County Board, county staff, local artists and students, and members of the Vietnamese community will participate in a special program to honor Clarendon’s Vietnamese history, particularly the period of the late 1970s and 1980s when it was known as “Little Saigon.” All are invited to take part in this special event that will include a hands-on public art activity and self-guided smartphone tours of historic buildings…

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