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Preserved & Developed:
Two Historic Storefronts —
One New Modern Building

Preserved & Developed:
Two Historic Storefronts —
One New Modern Building

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Preserved & Developed is a series of articles by Preservation Arlington highlighting local development projects that have involved both development of a site and preservation of historic resources. The projects highlight a wide range of challenges and solutions over many years. At the time they were completed the projects represented a commitment by the developer and the community to embrace the future and preserve the past. Preservation Arlington is awarding each project a gold, silver, or bronze star based on…

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The Washington Post on Historic Housing Styles

The Washington Post on Historic Housing Styles

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Today’s “Home and Garden” section of the Washington Post has a handy feature on identifying your home’s architectural style. The article references Arlington’s Ashton Heights neighborhood and describes the main character-defining features of the bungalow, Victorian, Colonial revival, Modern, ranch, and other types of houses in our area. NOTE: The Ashton Heights Style Guide, published in collaboration between the neighborhood’s Conservation Advisory Committee, the Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board, and the Arlington Heritage Alliance (Preservation Arlington’s former incarnation), is…

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