On this day in Arlington history, November 22, 1922, The Audubon Society of Glencarlyn met at Curtis Hall (now known as the Glencarlyn Community Center). The society chapter met to advocate for protective legislation for birds in Virginia.
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In 2007, I moved from Boston for a job at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquartered at L’Enfant Plaza. Crystal City had direct Metro links to DC and convenience (I didn’t own a car). Despite the “cookie cutter” concrete canyons (if stubbier), there was a different vibe — the Crystal City Underground.
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On this day in Arlington history: November 21, 1938: the first ceremonial shovelful of dirt started construction of National Airport.
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On this day in Arlington history, November 20, 1861: President Abraham Lincoln and his Cabinet reviewed 70,000 Union troops at Bailey’s Crossroads.
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On this day in Arlington history: November 19, 1914 Washington newspapers report that the recently deceased Samuel S. Burdett left in his will, the sum of $3,000 to establish a library in the Glencarlyn community. This will be the county’s first library.
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On this day in Arlington history, November 18, 1941: The Sun Gazette says “Throng of Rooters Due to Trail Little Generals to G.W. Game.
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On this day in Arlington history, November 17, 1927, Arlington and indeed much of the Washington, DC area was threatened by a tornado which touched down near Old Town Alexandria.
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On this day in Arlington history: November 16, 1951, the Kann’s department store opened in the heart of Arlington County.
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On this day in Arlington history: Nov 15, 2004: Arlington’s Penrose neighborhood was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally a rural farming community, initial development in the area that became Penrose consisted of 32 parcels by 1900.
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