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Upcoming Hearing:
County Board to Decide
Fate of Wilson School

Upcoming Hearing:
County Board to Decide
Fate of Wilson School

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On Saturday, April 18, the Arlington County Board will consider designation of a Local Historic District for the Fort Myer Heights School (1910 section of the Wilson School) and a portion of the property, located at 1601 Wilson Blvd. Arlington’s HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) had recommended designation of just the 1910 building and portions of the front lawn. The Planning Commission voted 5-4 in support of the staff recommendation to deny the designation and 6-3 to support…

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Planning Commission to Consider Wilson School Designation April 6

Planning Commission to Consider Wilson School Designation April 6

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Arlington’s Planning Commission will consider the Historic District Designation for the original 1910 section of the Wilson School and a portion of its property at their April 6 Public Hearing. It is the first item on their agenda, which begins at 7 PM. Click here for a copy of the agenda is available online. The Planning Commission provides a recommendation to the County Board. The County Board will hold a hearing on this designation on April 18. Options: Speak at…

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Wilson School Historic Designation Hearing
January 21

Wilson School Historic Designation Hearing
January 21

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Arlington’s Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board will take public comment at its January 21 Public Hearing on designating the Wilson School a local historic district. This is the first step in a public process. It is on the agenda for discussion at 7:45 pm. A copy of the agenda is available online. The detailed staff report (click here) outlines the history of this building and its role in the growth of Arlington. The Wilson School is the longest operating…

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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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