Columbia Forest Historic District facts for kids
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Columbia 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 11th, S. Edison, S. Dinwiddie, S. Columbus, S. George Mason, and S. Frederick St., Arlington, Virginia |
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| Area | 48 acres (19 ha) |
| Built | 1942-1945 |
| Built by | Army Corps of Engineers; Johnson, Jesse |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 04000047 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 11, 2004 |
The Columbia Forest Historic District is a special neighborhood in Arlington County, Virginia. It's called a "historic district" because its buildings and area are important to history. This district is located in South Arlington, right next to another historic area called the Virginia Heights Historic District.
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What is the Columbia Forest Historic District?
This historic district includes 238 important buildings. Most of these are single-family homes. They were all built between 1942 and 1945. The United States government arranged for these homes to be built. They were meant for the families of young officers and important officials. This was during a very busy time in history.
Homes Built During World War II
The houses in Columbia Forest were built during World War II. The government needed many homes quickly. This was to help house people working for the military. The homes are two stories tall. They have two or three sections, called bays. They are made of brick or concrete blocks.
Colonial Revival Style Homes
The houses are built in the Colonial Revival style. This style looks back to the architecture of early American homes. It often features classic, balanced designs. These homes were built under the guidance of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. This group is part of the military. They work on many building projects. The Defense Housing Corporation also helped with this project.
Why is it a Historic Place?
The Columbia Forest Historic District is recognized as an important historical site. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are worth saving. These places are important because of their history, architecture, or culture. Being on this list helps protect the district. It also helps people learn about its past.
