Glencarlyn Historic District Explained

Glencarlyn Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:June 19, 2008[1]
Designated Other1 Number:000-9704
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Bounded by S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington Blvd., 5th Rd. S., and Glencarlyn Park, Arlington, Virginia
Coordinates:38.8636°N -77.1264°W
Architect:Bailey, Theodore; et al.
Architecture:Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Craftsman/Bungalow
Added:September 18, 2008
Mpsub:Historic Residential Suburbs in the United States, 1830–1960 MPS
Refnum:08000910

The Glencarlyn Historic District is a national historic district located in the Glencarlyn neighborhood of Arlington County, Virginia. It contains 276 contributing buildings, two contributing sites, one contributing structure, and one contributing object in a residential neighborhood in South Arlington. The area was platted in 1887 as Carlin Springs and continued to develop throughout the 20th century as a residential subdivision. The dwelling styles include a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Craftsman-style bungalows, Colonial Revival–style, and Queen Anne style dwellings. Notable buildings and sites include the Carlin Family Cemetery, Glencarlyn Library, and St. John's Episcopal Church. Also located in the district are the separately listed Ball-Sellers House and Carlin Hall.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 2013-05-12.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Glencarlyn Historic District . L. Trieschmann . S. Van Erem . J. Barnes . C. Hiett . P. Weishar . April 2008 . and Accompanying map