Ashton Heights in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Buckingham
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, June 16, 2012
1. Buckingham Marker
The Buckingham garden apartment complex was built in stages between 1937 and 1983. It represents a pioneering effort to provide rental housing through the use of "garden city" planning principles, mass production techniques and private capital. The initial developer was industrialist Allie S. Freed, an advisor to President Roosevelt, who wished to make Buckingham a national model. The architect was Henry Wright, assisted by Allan Kamstra, and Albert Lueders. Most buildings reflect the popular colonial revival style and are arranged in low-density super-blocks with large, landscaped common areas and courtyards. The development also included commercial and recreational facilities.Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 38° 52.564′ N, 77° 6.483′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Ashton Heights.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wright Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ball's Crossroads (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welburn Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ballston (approx. half a mile away); Ellen Bozman (approx. half a mile away); Human Rights (approx. half a mile away); Urban Development (approx. half a mile away); Peck Chevrolet (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
More about this marker. Buckingham is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Arlington historical district.
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, June 16, 2012
2. Apartment Building Adjacent To Marker
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, June 16, 2012
3. Buckingham apartments
View of apartments across Glebe Road from the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
