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UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

February 3, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) is continuing to assess plans for the property at 1401 Wilson Boulevard, the location of the “Deep Throat” garage. The agenda for this sixth SPRC meeting indicates that the discussion will be a carry-over of transportation related issues from the previous meeting. The next SPRC meeting on this project, which has not yet been scheduled, will discuss “Community Benefit” and this includes historic preservation issues of the site. Already recognized with…

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FOR Sale: Original Condition Period Four Square

January 30, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

After fifty-four years of ownership by one family, this charming home (c. 1935) is ready for its next owner. It is in nearly its original condition with only a handful of minor improvements (drop ceiling here and some vintage paneling there and aluminum siding) that are probably ready to be undone. Entering the house from the gorgeous full wrap-around front porch (in truly usable proportions), you come into the foyer with an elegant staircase leading to the upstairs. Downstairs is…

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Historic Districts 101

January 28, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

What are Arlington’s historic districts and why are they important? Preservation Arlington has been highlighting properties in our “For Sale” series that are in historic districts, showcasing properties that were saved, and trying to raise awareness about the loss of homes in our National Register Historic Districts. The goal is to foster discussion about what these older neighborhoods mean to the fabric of our community, and how the scale, pedestrian focus, and land use are all factors in historic district…

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Preservation Arlington Comments to the County Board Re: The Blue Goose

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Preservation Arlington submitted the following comments to the Arlington County Board regarding Site Plan #64 — the plan to demolish the Blue Goose and redevelop the site for offices, retail, and residential units. The County Board is meeting on this proposal today. (UPDATE 1/25/14: The County Board approved the redevelopment; click here for the County Board’s press release.)

For Sale: A Country Club Manor

January 24, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

In 1894, a group of prominent Washingtonians formed the Washington Golf Club, whose first nine-hole course and clubhouse was located near present-day Colonial Village on Wilson Boulevard. Within a decade, club owners were looking for more land and found the club’s present location on North Glebe Road in 1908. By 1915, the club’s name had been changed to the Washington Golf and Country Club. Its nickname in those years, however, was “the Club of the Presidents,” as Presidents Taft, Coolidge,…

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Upcoming Hearing: County Board To Hear Blue Goose

January 23, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

On Saturday, January 25, the Arlington County Board will consider Site Plan #64 – the redevelopment of the Blue Goose, Marymount University – Ballston Campus, at 1000 North Glebe Road. (Click here for the hearing agenda, staff report and the applicants proposal under agenda item #41 (A & B)) The proposal is to construct approximately 165,203 sf of office space for use as a school of higher instruction, approximately 3,000 sf of retail, and 267 dwelling units.The proposed density is…

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Preserved & Developed: Swanson Middle School

January 22, 2014 LoveArlington 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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Upcoming Hearing: Proposed Arlington Presbyterian Church Historic District

January 17, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 1 comment

The proposed Arlington Presbyterian Church Historic District is one of several items before the County’s Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) at their January 22 hearing. According to the online schedule for the hearing, it will be addressed during the “Discussion Item” at 7:45 pm. Staff has completed a lengthy analysis of the request to designate this property as a local historic district. The 75-page report is also available online. This impressive report documents the building’s construction history from…

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For Sale: Historic Homes, Townhouse Version

January 16, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

Historic properties in Arlington come in all sizes, shapes and materials. This week we are featuring a collection of townhouse-style properties. While one is structured in a fee-simple community, the others are in established condominium communities but still retain the design characteristics of a townhouse — owning everything above and below you. These projects represent a period in time in Arlington where a great deal of housing was being built to accommodate the growing community. All of these projects began…

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Preserved & Developed: Moving a Sears House
(2004 Version)

January 15, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

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