Arlington Ridge Park

Arlington Ridge Park, also known as the Nevius Tract, is a historic park property located in Arlington, Virginia. The property lies within the boundaries of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. It includes the Marine Corps War Memorial (1954), also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial; and the Netherlands Carillon (1960).[3]

Arlington Ridge Park
Marine Corps War Memorial
Arlington Ridge Park is located in District of Columbia
Arlington Ridge Park
Arlington Ridge Park is located in Virginia
Arlington Ridge Park
Arlington Ridge Park is located in the United States
Arlington Ridge Park
LocationNW corner of N. Meade St. and Marshall Dr., Arlington, Virginia
Coordinates38°53′15″N 77°4′18″W
Area27.5 acres (11.1 ha)
Built1953 (1953)-1954, 1960
ArchitectNeild, Edward F.; et al.
MPSParkways of the National Capital Region MPS
NRHP reference No.09000688[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 4, 2009[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[2]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "000-9707 Arlington Ridge Park". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  3. Horner, Susan G. (April 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Arlington Ridge Park" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019. and Accompanying four photos

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