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Oral History: J. Walter Tejada
In 2003 Tejada became the first person of Latin American heritage to be elected to the County Board, or to any governing body in NoVA.
Remembering September 11 with Photos of First Responders
Images from the Records Related to the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the Pentagon collection.
Oral History: Buckingham Florist
Interview with Neil Bassin
Washington Golf and Country Club
The Washington Golf and Country Club is considered the oldest golf club in Virginia, and its course now comprises 88 acres of land just off of Glebe Road in North Arlington.
Oral History: Public Shoe Store
Interview with Dr. Sholom “Doc” Friedman and Karen Widmayer
An (Un)familiar Tune: Arlington’s Song
Though many may not know the words to this reverential tune, Arlington has had an official song for more than 50 years.

The Center for Local History (CLH) collects, preserves, and shares historical documents that tell the history of Arlington County, its citizens, organizations, businesses, and social issues.