Preservation Arlington – Page 29 – Protecting and Promoting Arlington's Unique Character

I Love My Historic House: Edwin in Old Glebe

July 23, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

In this new series, homeowners answer five short questions about living in an older or historic Arlington home. Our second entry in this series comes from Edwin Fountain, a longtime Arlington resident and preservation advocate. He talks to Preservation Arlington about his strong family ties to the house and how he’s updating it for 21st century communications. Q: Briefly describe your house. What style is it, what year was it built, and what neighborhood is it in? A: My house…

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For Sale: Alcova Heights Charm

July 18, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

What’s in a name? In Alcova Heights, the answer to that question is “a lot of local history.” The neighborhood’s name stands for Alexandria County, Virginia (AL – CO – VA), which was the original name of the county until 1920. Today, one of the neighborhood’s many older but well-maintained homes is on the market. Alcova Heights was first developed in 1921 by former Virginia State Senator J. Cloyd Byars, who bought 142 acres from the Columbia Land Company and…

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LOST: June 2014 Snapshots

July 16, 2014 PreservationArlington2 Comments 2 comments

In June 2014 a total of 44 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County, and all but two were for single-family homes. One commercial permit was for a church and the other was for the Shreve Fuel Oil building on Lee Highway — a property that Preservation Arlington had identified as being at risk both as one of our disappearing small-scale commercial properties but also as a last vestige of the commercial core of the East Falls Church area….

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For Sale: A Sweet Spot
Near Shirlington

July 11, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

The dictionary defines the term “sweet spot” as “an optimum point or combination of factors or qualities.” If that’s the case, then this renovated circa-1925 bungalow is in a sweet spot indeed. Tucked away on a quiet street between Glebe Road and the scenic Army-Navy Country Club, the house is located close to downtown Shirlington, Columbia Pike, and I-395, making it convenient to many desirable South Arlington amenities as well as downtown Washington, D.C. This three-bedroom, two-bath house still has…

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Arlington Bookshelf:
We are Arlington

July 9, 2014 PreservationArlington2 Comments 1 comment

A new addition to our bookshelf is the just-published We are Arlington. This collection of photographs and write-ups is a great way to learn more about Arlington and our special history. Covering 11 chapters and more than 180 pages, We are Arlington starts with a look at the history of Arlington National Cemetery and recognition of the great Americans buried there and finishes with a compilation of current photographs of Arlington businesses. In between are sections on the Civil War…

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USGS Topo Maps —
100 Years of Arlington

July 2, 2014 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has made available maps that cover Arlington from 1890 to 1989. And these maps are superimposed over a current map of Arlington, providing one with the ability to see how things really were here in Arlington. Of course other cities can be researched as well. This is an amazing resources now available to the general public. This article from CityLab gives you all the information you need to know. If you are a big…

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West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

July 2, 2014 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

The second meeting of the Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) will be Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM at the Navy League Building in Arlington. The working group meetings are open to the public for observation. No agenda is available at this time. Both the historic Wilson School and the historic Queens Court apartment complex are part of this study area. The future of these two important historic properties will be impacted by whatever recommendations the WRAPS group makes…

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UPCOMING
SPRC MEETING:
Walking Tour of Key Boulevard Apartments

July 1, 2014 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) will hold its second meeting to discuss the proposal for the redevelopment of the Key Boulevard Apartments, located at 1537-1545 Key Boulevard. This particular meeting is a walking tour of the site. Participants will see the importance of these garden-style apartments and their great design and scale, among other things. More information is available on the County webpage dedicated to this project. Based on the latest weather report, the Walking Tour…

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For Sale: Front-Porch Living in Maywood

June 27, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

Adjacent to parkland and surrounded by trees, the wide wrap-around porch on this charming century-old house allows for an easygoing country lifestyle, even in the heart of an urban area. Built in 1911 in the Maywood neighborhood, this four-bedroom, two-bath house has been updated with modern amenities while still retaining many of its original architectural features, including built-in bookcases and beautiful heavy trim work. Maywood is the only whole neighborhood protected as a local historic district in Arlington and features…

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Preserved & Developed:
Two Historic Storefronts —
One New Modern Building

June 25, 2014 PreservationArlington2 Comments 0 Comment

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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