Victorian – Preservation Arlington

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

January 10, 2014 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

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…

SAVED: The Crossman House

December 18, 2013 LoveArlington Comments 2 comments

We are pleased to publish this guest post from Leslie Aun, who purchased and restored the historic Crossman House in 2012. Her story illustrates how dedicated homeowners can resurrect a valuable but needy property with passion and perseverance. (Be sure to scroll down for a photo gallery of the house, with before and after shots of the renovation. All photos courtesy of the author.) The year was 1892 and President Grover Cleveland had been elected to a second term, Sherlock…

The Washington Post on Historic Housing Styles

June 27, 2013 LoveArlington Comments 0 Comment

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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