Colonial Village (Arlington, Virginia) facts for kids
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Colonial Village
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 Location in District of Columbia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Wilson Boulevard, Lee Hwy., N. Veitch St. and Queens Lane, Arlington, Virginia |
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| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Built | 1935-1940 |
| Architect | Warwick, Harvey; Koenig, Francis |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Garden Apartments, Apartment Houses and Apartment Complexes in Arlington County, Virginia MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 80004170 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1980 |
Colonial Village is a special group of buildings in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a historic "garden apartment" complex. This means the buildings are set around open green spaces, like gardens.
The village was built in stages between 1935 and 1940. It includes 226 main buildings with about 1,055 apartments. The buildings are made of brick and designed in the Colonial Revival style. They are arranged in groups around courtyards.
Colonial Village was very important because it was the first large rental housing project in the U.S. to be insured by the Federal Housing Administration. Today, many of these apartments have been changed into condominiums. These are divided into three parts: Colonial Village I, II, and III. There are also two apartment complexes called Colonial Village Apartments and Colonial Village West.
Why Colonial Village is Important
Colonial Village holds a special place in history. It was recognized for its unique design and its role in housing.
Becoming a Historic Place
The local government in Arlington County decided Colonial Village was a "local historic district" on December 5, 1978. This means it is a protected area because of its history.
Later, the National Park Service added Colonial Village to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on December 9, 1990. Being on this national list means it is a significant historical site for the entire country.
