Arlington Forest Historic District

Arlington Forest Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Arlington County containing around 810 buildings designed in Colonial Revival style. The houses are arranged in straight rows, forming a uniform pattern of single-family dwellings.

The neighborhood developed between 1939 and 1948 through Meadowbrook Construction Company in four phases. This staged growth created a planned community that reflected Arlington's expansion during that period.

The neighborhood shows typical postwar residential design with uniformly arranged houses that still shape the streetscape today. This consistent approach reveals how an entire community was built according to a single vision.

The best way to explore the neighborhood is on foot to observe the details of individual houses and the street layout. Parking is available on residential streets, and access is open to the public since it is a regular residential area.

Many of the houses still preserve original building materials and construction techniques from the 1940s. These details tell a story about craftsmanship and building styles before modern methods took over.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 38.87060,-77.11890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25