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National Register Places

Puzzle Time:
National Register Places

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Arlington County is rich in history and this is refected in our built environment. In Arlington County there are numerous buildings, sites and neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places. There are also local historic districts, historic easements and historical markers. To be listed on the National Register, properties must be of a certain age and meet specific criteria. Being listed on the National Register is mostly honorific. It provides some tax relief to certain owners and certain types…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Dec. 21

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Dec. 21

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The December meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, December 21. The agenda includes: Consent Agenda COA’s (Certificate of Appropriateness) for 2900 Columbia Pike to install rooftop mechanical units in the Columbia Pike Form Based Code Area; COA’s for window replacements in the Colonial Village Historic District and a fence in the Maywood Historic District; Discussion of the proposed Queens Court siteplan which will result in the demolition of…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Nov. 16

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Nov. 16

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The November meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 16. The agenda includes: Consent Agenda COA’s (Certificate of Appropriateness) in Broadview, Buckingham Village and Maywood historic districts; Historic Markers for Hall’s Hill Wall, Calloway Cemetery, Jennie Dean Park and the Blue Goose/Marymount University/Ballston Center; The Chairman will report on the status of historic designation requests for Westover and the Robert Ball Sr. Burial Ground; and, Committee Reports will…

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Upcoming Hearing: Stratford Designation
County Board, June 21

Upcoming Hearing: Stratford Designation
County Board, June 21

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On Tuesday, June 21, the Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing on the designation of Stratford School Historic. The County Manager is recommending adopt of the ordinance approving the designation of the Stratford School Local Historic District, located at 4100 Vacation Lane, and adoption of the Stratford School Historic District Design Guidelines. The staff report is available online. The full agenda for the public hearing is available online. The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board along with the…

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Upcoming Hearing: HALRB, May 18

Upcoming Hearing: HALRB, May 18

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The May meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be held on May 18. The agenda includes standard requests for modifications in the Maywood Local Historic District, presentations on “Arlington Forts” and “Blue Goose Historic Marker” and committee reports on Rappahannock Coffee; Stratford Local Historic District Designation; and Stratford Design Guidelines. The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) advises the County Board on historic preservation matters. The HALRB nominates properties for local and national designation…

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February 2 1959 & 2016
Arlington Schools

February 2 1959 & 2016
Arlington Schools

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On February 2, 1959 four young black students entered Stratford Junior High School, beginning the integration of Arlington County schools. And so went the rest of the state. On February 2, 2016, all four of these students will return to Arlington County and Stratford for a community event sponsored by Arlington Public Schools. Michael G. Jones, Gloria Thompson, Ronald Deskins and Lance D. Newman will once again be together at Stratford. Come celebrate these amazing “Arlington History Makers” and here…

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Upcoming Hearing: HALRB on Stratford

Upcoming Hearing: HALRB on Stratford

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The September 30 HALRB Public Hearing will cover two important topics — Stratford School Historic District Designation and Carver Homes Historical Marker. Only two items are on the agenda. The HALRB hearing on Stratford will be the second of two hearings before HALRB, the first one having been held on June 12, followed by work sessions with the Arlington Public Schools in August. HALRB is expected to affirm their earlier recommendation for designation and move that the recommendation for designation…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Aug. 19

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB Aug. 19

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A wide range of important and ongoing issues go before the HALRB on Wednesday, August 19. The HALRB agenda is divided up among several topics based on the action to be taken that event. On the Discussion Agenda is a request by Arlington County to a demolish garage, reconfigure and resurface existing driveway, add new hard scape features, and remove two trees at Reevesland Historic District, 400 North Manchester Street. This request is part of the County effort to prepare…

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HALRB Votes to Designate Stratford Building

HALRB Votes to Designate Stratford Building

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Arlington County’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) voted unanimously to support designation of and adopt design guidelines for the Stratford School Local Historic District. Based on a 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between then Arlington County Manager Carlee and then Arlington Superintendent Smith, the designation follows a slightly different path to approval than is outlined in the Zoning Ordinance (click here to read the MOU). According to Arlington Public School (APS) staff, the matter could go to the…

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Upcoming Hearing, June 17:
Stratford School Designation

Upcoming Hearing, June 17:
Stratford School Designation

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Stratford Junior High School is an incredible part of Arlington’s history. It is the first public secondary school in Virginia to integrate as well as an excellent example of International Style school architecture. The building and site meet seven of the criteria for local historic designation. Yet, although it is listed on the National Register, it has no local protection. On Wednesday, June 17, the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) will hold the first of six public hearings…

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