Aurora Highlands Historic District
Aurora Highlands Historic District, Historic district in Arlington County, Virginia, US
Aurora Highlands Historic District spans 128.8 acres with 624 residential buildings, 2 churches, 2 schools, and 2 landscaped parks within Arlington County.
The district emerged between 1896 and 1930 as a commuter suburb of Washington D.C., developed by more than 20 builders following the Addison Heights Company plan.
The neighborhood exhibits Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architectural styles, featuring symmetrical shapes and grand entrances throughout the residential structures.
The district boundaries extend from 16th Street South to 26th Street South and from South Eads Street to South Joyce Street in Arlington County.
A Supreme Court case involving this district established legal precedent for residential parking permits, addressing commuter parking issues from nearby Crystal City.
Location: Virginia
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.85860,-77.06360
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:58
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