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Local Historic Districts

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Local Historic Districts

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Arlington County is rich in history and our built environment is a reflection of that. In Arlington County there are locally-designated historic districts, which provide the greatest protection for our historic resources. There are also National Register of Historic Places listings, historic easements and historical markers. The locally-designated districts are buildings, sites and neighborhoods which capture our history and heritage. Each of these is approved by the County Board on recommendation of the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board. In…

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Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places — 2014

Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places — 2014

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As we end National Preservation Month, Preservation Arlington is releasing the 2014 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. This year’s endangered list includes both individual historic buildings as well as building types, along with other important places such as graveyards and public parks. This is the third in a series of lists we released this month, including the 2014…

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High View Park/Waverly Hills/Cherrydale Walkabout

High View Park/Waverly Hills/Cherrydale Walkabout

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Our friends at WalkArlington are planning a community Walkabout on Sunday, May 18, that will feature the High View Park, Waverly Hills, and Cherrydale neighborhoods. The Walkabout, which includes a 2.5-mile loop and a 3-mile loop, takes walkers past several historic sites, including the Glebe House (shown at right), Calloway United Methodist Church, the Cherrydale Library, and the Cherrydale Firehouse. Click here for event information and here for a printable map.