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LOST: March 2017

LOST: March 2017

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In March 2017, a total of thirteen (13) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, March 2016 was 16; March 2015 was 19; and March 2014 was 13. Single Family: Eleven were for single-family homes in North Arlington and one was for a single family home in South Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. Four are located in National Register Historic Districts: 606 19th Street South, Aurora Highland National Register Historic District 1523…

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Upcoming Hearing: Nov 30
Westover Historic District

Upcoming Hearing: Nov 30
Westover Historic District

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A Special Meeting of the HALRB will be held at 6 PM on November 30 in the Auditorium at Swanson Middle School concerning the Westover Neighborhood Local Historic District Designation. The time, date and location are different in order to better accommodate community input. The Agenda for the meeting outlines the time, date, location and agenda. It is available online. The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) advises the County Board on historic preservation matters. The HALRB nominates properties…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB, October 19
Ball Cemetery Historic Designation

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB, October 19
Ball Cemetery Historic Designation

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The October meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 19. The very full agenda includes: Modifications requested in the Maywood Local Historic District; Arlington Historical Society (owners) request to install a stone outline of a previous addition to the Ball-Sellers House Historic District; Modifications to 2900 Columbia Pike, a historic structure in the Columbia Pike Form Based Code; Blue Goose Historic Marker presentation and discussion; Chairman’s Report on…

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LOST: March 2016

LOST: March 2016

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In March 2016, a total of sixteen (16) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Ten (10) were for single-family homes; four were for garden style apartments; one was a commercial building; and one was an accessory building to one of the garden apartments. All but one of the homes were in North Arlington. Six of the projects are speculative developments. Two of the homes and all four of the garden apartments are located in National Register Historic Districts:…

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LOST: February 2016

LOST: February 2016

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In February 2016, a total of twenty-four (24) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Twenty-one (21) were for single-family homes; one was a garden style apartment; one was a commercial building; and one is not classified correctly, so it’s unclear what the structure is. Of the single-family homes, all but one were in North Arlington. Three of the homes are located in National Register Historic Districts: 1124 North Kentucky Street, Westover National Register Historic District 1517 North Taylor…

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For Sale: Classic 1940 Westover Hills “Skyscraper Construction”

For Sale: Classic 1940 Westover Hills “Skyscraper Construction”

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Built in 1940 as part of Mace Properties’ Westover Hills subdivision, this solid brick-clad, 3 bedroom 2.5-bath home is located in the National Register of Historic Places-listed Westover Historic District. The neighborhood was designated historic because it is a significant example of the impact that New Deal programs had on residential construction across the country and, in particular, in Arlington County. This updated Westover classic at 1211 Livingston Street was built in 1939 and is on the market for $754,900….

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