About this property
The Walter Reed Gardens Historic District, also known as Commons of Arlington, is a national historic district located in Arlington County, Virginia. It contains 18 contributing buildings in a residential neighborhood in South Arlington. The two- and three-story, brick garden apartment complex was built in 1948, in the Colonial Revival style. It was converted to condominiums in 1982–1984, and has 134 units, include 56 one bedroom units and 78 two-bedroom units in four clusters of buildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 03000451. It was listed on May 21, 2003.
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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 Walter Reed Gardens Historic District listed on the National Register?
Walter Reed Gardens Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Walter Reed Gardens Historic District?
Walter Reed Gardens Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Walter Reed Gardens Historic District?
The period of significance for Walter Reed Gardens Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
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