About this property
The Virginia Heights Historic District is a national historic district located at Arlington County, Virginia. It is directly west of the Columbia Forest Historic District. It contains 117 contributing buildings in a residential neighborhood in southwestern Arlington. The area was developed between 1946 and 1952, and consists of four small subdivisions of Section Four of Columbia Forest, High Point, Virginia Heights, and Frederick Hill. The dwelling styles include Colonial Revival style houses and Modernist twin dwellings designed by noted local architect Charles M. Goodman.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000065. It was listed on February 21, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Virginia Heights Historic District listed on the National Register?
Virginia Heights Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Virginia Heights Historic District?
Virginia Heights Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Virginia Heights Historic District?
The period of significance for Virginia Heights Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Virginia Heights Historic District?
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