Back to School: Great Additions, Great Lessons

Back to School: Great Additions, Great Lessons

Preservation Arlington celebrates the return to the school year with a four-day series looking at one of the most important buildings types in our community — the school house. Yesterday, we highlighted some of Arlington’s best-designed school buildings, spanning different decades. Today we are looking at successful school expansions that respect the original building while meeting the needs of our expanding school age population. All of these schools, most of which originally date to the 1950s — the period of…

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Back to School: Great Buildings, Great Stories

Back to School: Great Buildings, Great Stories

Preservation Arlington celebrates the start of a return to the school year with a look at one of the most important buildings types in our community — the school house. Like other civic structures, school buildings are physical manifestations of a community’s strong commitment to government, community health and welfare, and education–as well as dedication to the future. Over the years Arlington has had a wide range of school building types — in many styles and sizes. As our population…

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HALRB Design Review Meets 9/3

HALRB Design Review Meets 9/3

The Design Review Committee (DRC) is comprised of design professionals who serve on the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB). The DRC is the first public meeting towards obtaining a a Certificate of Appropriate (CoA) concerning any proposed exterior alterations, demolition and new construction in locally designated Arlington historic districts. The DRC offers free technical and design advice to the applicant and help finalize the CoA request before it goes to the HALRB for review. This months agenda includes…

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For Sale: Arlington Heights

For Sale: Arlington Heights

Another relatively modest yet fully renovated historic home is on the market, this time in the Arlington Heights neighborhood. Conveniently located near Columbia Pike with it’s great amenities and bus service, this home is only short bus ride to the Pentagon and Metro Subway. Students will be able to attend the new Wakefield High School. The home is fully renovated with central AC and Energy Star appliances while retaining its 1940-vintage charm. Hardwood floors and trim plus updated bathrooms and…

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FOR SALE: Arlington Forest

FOR SALE: Arlington Forest

Arlington Forest is celebrating its 75th year in 2014 so it is appropriate to highlight some of the great homes available in that community. These homes are known for their solid build and brick construction. The community is also extremely stable with substantial renovation and expansion being done by homeowners and virtually no teardowns. The original tree canopy provides a final benefit to the streetscape. While the community has its’ own shopping center and is home to the Lubber Run…

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Lost: July 2014
Mid-Year Report

Lost: July 2014
Mid-Year Report

In July 2014 a total of six (6) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County, and all were for single-family homes. North Arlington accounted for all of the permits. One of the homes is in the Lyon Village National Register Historic District Neighborhood (3610 17th Street North). All but one of the permits are for speculative developments on homes which are owned by developers. Mid-Year Report for 2014: Homes: 115 – 22 are located in National Register Historic Districts…

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For Sale:
Cherrydale Bungalow

For Sale:
Cherrydale Bungalow

Looking for a relatively modest yet fully renovated historic home? Check out this vintage-1920 gem, conveniently located just off of N. Quincy Street near Old Dominion Drive in the heart of Arlington’s Cherrydale National Register Historic District. With two bedrooms and one full bath, it counters the trend toward overbuilding seen all too often in North Arlington. Right-sized for those seeking a detached house with a yard that doesn’t need a makeover to be livable. Added attractions include a glassed-in…

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Envision Courthouse
Survey on Design and Historic Resources

Envision Courthouse
Survey on Design and Historic Resources

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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Arlington Bookshelf:
Arlington in the Civil War

Arlington Bookshelf:
Arlington in the Civil War

With its proximity to Washington, D.C., Arlington, then known as Alexandria County, was essential to the protection of the nation’s capital during the Civil War. Union troops built a ring of forts around the city, including nearly two dozen in Arlington. And of course, Robert E. Lee’s stately home, located in the heart of Arlington Cemetery, gave the county its name. Here are a few books that touch on Arlington’s key role in the Civil War: Mr. Lincoln’s Forts: A…

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For Sale: Lyon Park
Classic Foursquare

For Sale: Lyon Park
Classic Foursquare

Built in 1920, this classic foursquare features a carefully designed addition that reflects the beautiful features of the original house both inside and out. Having just undergone a major renovation along with the addition, the design-build firm took great care to enhance the house’s historic charm while bringing it in line with the 21st-century market. With five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a lovely level lot, the house has great indoor and outdoor spaces. The fine craftsmanship is apparent in the…

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