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Barcroft Contemporary

For Sale:
Barcroft Contemporary

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This contemporary home is in one of Arlington’s older neighborhoods — Barcroft. Featuring an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large windows letting sun pour in, split-level living space and a open carport — this is contemporary living at its best. Common in the 1950s and ’60s, some architectural historians credit the invention of the split-level design to Frank Lloyd Wright, who incorporated a split between public and private spaces in some of his prairie-style houses. Built in 1962, this home…

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Q & A: Arlington’s History Bicycle Tour

Q & A: Arlington’s History Bicycle Tour

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One of the best ways to tour Arlington’s historic buildings and sites is from the saddle of a bike. Thanks to the Arlington History Bike Ride (which hikers can use too), you don’t have to figure out a route by yourself. The tour was created by Randy Swart, a long-time resident of the Barcroft neighborhood (his grandparents lived there too), an active participant in its civic association and other civic activities, and a biking enthusiast. The tour starts at the…

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