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Local Historic Districts

Puzzle Time:
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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For Sale:
Carlin Springs Charmer

For Sale:
Carlin Springs Charmer

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This nicely renovated 1941-vintage Cape Cod is move-in ready for fall with a working gas fireplace and an efficient gas radiator heating system. Wood floors, generous trim and bay windows lend warmth and brightness to its compact shape. The black and white ceramic tile bathroom harkens back to its mid-20th century origins. The tidy, unpainted red brick exterior fits comfortably into the family-friendly Carlin Springs neighborhood with easy access to Glencarlyn Park, the Glencarlyn Branch Library, Kenmore Middle School and…

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Back to School:
Great New Uses
for Old Schools

Back to School:
Great New Uses
for Old Schools

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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. In our first post, we highlighted some of Arlington’s best-designed school buildings, spanning different decades. Yesterday, we examined successful school expansions that respect the original building while meeting the needs of a growing school-age population. Today, we are focusing on schools that have been given new uses and remain important civic…

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For Sale: 1880s Victorian in Glencarlyn National Register Historic District

For Sale: 1880s Victorian in Glencarlyn National Register Historic District

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It isn’t often that a home from the 1880s comes on the market in Arlington. Located in one of Arlington’s oldest residential neighborhoods, Glencarlyn, this historic Victorian farmhouse is full of period detail & charm. From the covered front porch, walk-in window alcoves, pine hardwood floors, a formal parlor, tin ceilings and the fixed stairs that lead to a usable attic with flooring and windows. The 3 BR 2 BA home sits on a 6,000 sf lot, which includes the…

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Arlington’s New Historic Preservation Coordinator:
A Q & A with
Cynthia Liccese-Torres

Arlington’s New Historic Preservation Coordinator:
A Q & A with
Cynthia Liccese-Torres

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In September, Cynthia Liccese-Torres, a longtime preservation planner for Arlington County, was named the Coordinator of Arlington’s Historic Preservation Program. In her tenure with Arlington, Cynthia has spearheaded many key projects, including the designation of local historic districts and listings in the National Register of Historic Places, the creation and placement of new historic markers, and the recognition of important but lesser-known local history, such as the recent designations of the Calloway Cemetery and Green Valley Pharmacy as local historic…

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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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Sun Gazette Reports on Carlin Hall Reopening

Sun Gazette Reports on Carlin Hall Reopening

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The restoration and grand reopening of National Register-listed Carlin Hall was the subject of a feature in the Arlington Sun Gazette.  “Meeting place, church, dance hall, library, theater: it served a multitude of functions until, in 1962, the county government took over operations and began using it as a community center,” Scott McCaffrey writes in the piece.

Carlin Hall Ribbon Cutting!

Carlin Hall Ribbon Cutting!

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Historic Carlin Hall has been structurally restored, and all are invited to an official ribbon-cutting to celebrate its reopening. Constructed in 1892, Carlin Hall is a one-story Victorian structure that is listed in both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. As part of the Glencarlyn Day festivities, the ribbon cutting will be held to celebrate this Arlington treasure following the neighborhood parade and before the fun fair begins. DATE:       Saturday, June 1 TIME:    …

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