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Community-Use Structures
ARLINGTON POST OFFICE (1937)
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Arlington Post Office and its cornerstone
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In the first half of the 20th century, Arlington County changed from a handful of separate neighborhoods to a cohesive community with its own identiy and government. The establishment of a central post office was a major factor in this transformation. Built in 1937, the Arlington Post Office was the first federal building constructed in the County. Lobby murals depicting scenes about Arlington history were painted by Auriel Bessemer in 1939. In 2000, it was named in honor of Joseph L. Fisher, former US Representative from Virginia’s 10th District. This building is a designated Arlington County Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
BARCROFT COMMUNITY HOUSE (1907)
800 South Buchanan St.
This building is a designated Arlington County Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CARLIN COMMUNITY HALL (1892)
5711 South 4th St.
This building is a designated Arlington County Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CHERRYDALE VOLUNTEER FIREHOUSE
3900 Lee Highway
The Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department was the first fire company in Arlington County. Formed in 1898 and officially established in 1904, it originally consisted of 10 leather buckets, a ladder, and spirited volunteers. A community fundraising effort, including a contribution from U. S. President Woodrow Wilson, resulted in the construction of the Cherrydale Firehouse in 1921. The masonry building became the first permanent firehouse in the County and has continually served the Cherrydale neighborhood as a center for social and community activities. The Cherrydale Firehouse is a designated Arlington County Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
CLARENDON CITIZENS HALL (1921)
3211 Wilson Boulevard
