HRI Essential Properties

Essential properties have the greatest historical, architectural or visual prominence in our community. They give Arlington a genuine sense of place and best illustrate how our built environment evolved during the early- to mid-20th century. In addition, these buildings have the greatest architectural integrity and the least extensive physical alterations. Learn more about each property below or view a map of locations.

Essential Property (Date Built)
2836 Wilson Blvd – 1941
Arlington Theater(Arlington Draft House) – 1939
Arlington Village – 1939
Arlington Village Shopping Center – 1939
BarcroftApartments – 1939
Buckingham Village Apartments– 1937-53
Calvert Manor – 1950
Colonial Village – 1936–55
ColonialVillage Shopping Center – 1937
CourthouseManor – 1940
Fairlington – 1943-45
FillmoreGardens – 1942-48
Joseph L. Fisher U.S. Post Office (Arlington Post Office) – 1937
Glebe Center – 1940
Dan Kain Building – 1946
Lee Gardens North(Woodbury Park) – 1949
LeeGardens South(Sheffield Court) – 1942
Odd Fellows Hall – 1925
Old Dominion (Leadership) Building – 1940-41
G.H. Rucker Building – 1925
Texaco Service Station(Joyce Motors) – 1949
WakefieldManor – 1943
WoolworthBuilding (Clarendon Ballroom) – 1936