A Taste of Arlington History
Documenting the history of Virginia cuisine from the 17th century to present day.
Parkington
Parkington was the largest shopping center on the East Coast and one of the first major shopping malls in the Washington D.C. area.
Airport and A Movie
The “Airport Drive-In” operated from 1947-1963 just behind National Airport.
Plane Crash at Bishop O’Connell High School
“A plane has just crashed on the football field…”
Union Army Balloon Corp
Learn how hot air balloon reconnaissance began in Arlington.
Orville Wright Takes Flight at Ft. Myer
Orville Wright conducted flight tests for the Army at Ft. Myer in 1908 and 1909.
Fire Battalion Chief Judith Brewer
Arlington’s First Female Firefighter
Pelham Town
One of Arlington’s lesser known Black communities founded by the Pelham Family
The USS Arlington
Arlington’s Naval Voyage Through the 20th Century.
Lustron Steel Homes in Arlington
A Slice of American Architectural History
Central Library, First Floor
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington VA 22201
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