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Plan Lee Highway Releases Historic Resources Report

Plan Lee Highway Releases Historic Resources Report

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The Lee Highway Alliance and Plan Lee Highway team have released a Historic and Cultural Resources Report. This report covers research, documentation, and a survey of historic and cultural resources within the planning areas. The Lee Highway Historic and Cultural Resources Survey is a component of the larger “Plan Lee Highway” project, a long-range plan and comprehensive vision for the Lee Highway corridor. The Lee Highway Cultural Resources Survey consisted of the following tasks: 1) Meetings; 2) Background Research; 3)…

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Preserved & Developed: Honeysuckle Hill

Preserved & Developed: Honeysuckle Hill

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On several occasions, Preservation Arlington has been asked, “What is happening to that gorgeous home on Lee Highway by Overlee Pool?” Even though this project isn’t yet complete, like most of our “Preserved & Developed” properties, we thought that community interest warranted answering this question today. Basically, the owners of the property had a by-right subdivision opportunity, but it would preclude preservation of this home. The owners of the property filed for and were approved for a Unified Residential Development…

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Updated: Public Hearing on W&OD Trestle Historic Designation

Updated: Public Hearing on W&OD Trestle Historic Designation

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On Tuesday, June 17, the Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing on a Request to Advertise (RTA) a public hearing to consider the local historic designation of Benjamin Elliott’s Coal Trestle, located at 6873 Lee Highway. This coal trestle is one of the last remnants of the East Falls Church industrial/commercial hub. It was listed on Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places List in both 2013 and 2014. This RTA and local historic designation will cover only the remaining…

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For Sale: A Century-Old Farmhouse

For Sale: A Century-Old Farmhouse

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Built in 1912, this farmhouse, located at 6611 Lee Highway, is a rare treasure from the earliest years of the 20th century. Situated on an almost 1/2-acre lot, this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath house retains many vintage architectural details, including a sprawling front porch, gracious entry hall, spacious living room with fireplace, mantle, built-in cabinets, transom windows, and original fixtures. The house is in a very desirable location, not far from I-66, the city of Falls Church, the East Falls Church Metro,…

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