Long acknowledged as a charming and desirable place to live, the community of Fairlington has beenincreasingly recognized for its historic merit. A history of our community, Fairlington at 50 by Catherine D. Fellows, traces the history of the land from its earliest colonial days to the present, providing photographs and first-hand accounts of its development.

The Townhouses and apartments that now comprise Fairlington were originally constructed between 1942 and 1945, by the federal government's Defense Homes. The units were later sold to private interests and leased as rental property. In the early 1970's, the property was converted to condominium housing, with North Fairlington being the last community converted and sold as condominiums in 1976.

Even the names of our Townhouse and apartment models were selected to reflect both the community's rich Virginia heritage and the condominium's Bicentennial opening: Bradford, Clarendon, Dominion, Fairfax, Georgetown, Hermitage, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Richmond, Sherwood and Staunton.

Following a long-term cooperative effort among the seven condominium communities comprising North and South Fairlington, we recently became a historic district. In December 1998, the Commonwealth of Virginia added Fairlington to the Virginia Landmarks Register. In March 1999, the Federal Government selected Fairlington for the National register for Historic Places.

For further information about the history of Fairlington, please visit the Historic Designation Committee web site.