Arlington Forest Historic District facts for kids
The Arlington Forest Historic District is a special area in Arlington County, Virginia. It's like a preserved neighborhood where many old buildings and places are protected because of their history. This district includes 810 important buildings and 3 important sites.
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Arlington Forest Historic District
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 Location in District of Columbia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bounded by Carlin Springs Rd., George Mason Dr., Henderson Rd., Aberdeen St., Columbus St., Granada, Galveston and 2nd, Arlington County, Virginia |
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| Area | 219.2 acres (88.7 ha) |
| Built | 1939-1948 |
| Built by | Meadowbrook Construction Company |
| Architect | Robert O. Scholz |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Historic Residential Suburbs in the United States, 1830-1960 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 05001344 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 2, 2005 |
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Discovering Arlington Forest
The Arlington Forest Historic District is a unique neighborhood. It is located in Arlington County, Virginia. This area is recognized as a historic district. This means its buildings and layout are important to history.
A Look Back in Time
This special neighborhood was built in four main parts. Construction happened between 1939 and 1948. These parts were called Southside, Northside, Greenbrier, and Broyhill's Addition.
The first part was built from 1939 to 1946. A company called Meadowbrook worked with a famous local architect. His name was Robert O. Scholz. They designed the houses together.
Homes with a Story
The houses in Arlington Forest are mostly two stories tall. They are made of brick. They have a simple style called Colonial Revival. This style was popular for homes built around that time.
These houses are arranged in neat rows. They show how homes were designed in the mid-20th century. They are a good example of building styles from that era.
A Community Designed for Life
Arlington Forest was planned as a mixed-use community. This means it was designed for both homes and other activities. It was a modern idea for its time.
The district shows how communities were planned in Arlington County. It reflects the way people lived and worked back then. It's a snapshot of a past way of life.
Why is it Historic?
The Arlington Forest Historic District is very important. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This listing helps protect the area. It makes sure its history is preserved for the future.
