#SaveJusticeBlackProperty

I would like to keep the home and open space of Justice Hugo Black preserved as is.

As long-time residents of Old Town we strongly support preservation standards. This is particularly true for such a unique property.

Please preserve Justice Black's historic home by denying the request for partial demolition and new construction at this landmark Alexandria property.

It is sad we have come to the point where we must defend the wishes of a family, much less that of a Supreme Court Justice, who worked so hard to protect a beautiful, historic piece of property in Alexandria. With as many buildings that have recently been taken down and replaced by monstrosities, we must do all we can do preserve the HISTORIC Alexandria we love.

I strongly believe it is a matter of honor that all elected officials respect and enforce the the laws of our Commonwealth and the ordinances of our City. I deeply regret that our Commonwealth representatives have shirked their responsibilities and have shown themselves unworthy of the trust we've placed in them. I implore all members of our City Council to stand firm in upholding our laws and ordinances by denying the proposed project. There is no question as to the Black family's wishes. The current owner(s) of the property knew of the restrictions on the property's use when they purchased it. The owner(s) must be forced to challenge the law or the Black family's use of it. Our City Council must not allow itself to be put in the position of aiding and abetting the subversion of our laws and ordinances.

Save Justice Black Property

How can the Alexandria City Council allow such a thing? Was no legal research done? I own a historic home in Old Town and I expect that The Board of Architectural Review would preserve the historic integrity of our city. In light of the status of this property, this is appalling to say the least.

My comments have been submitted to the City Council at the Alexandria.gov website.

As an Alexandria resident who believes in the value of historic preservation (including the value provided by open-space easements), I am concerned about the precedent that allowing these changes will set.

The property as it is now and is under an official historic easement should not be subject to new or redevelopment. How did this effort get so far???

As an Old Town resident for 37 years, most of it on S. Lee St., I am appalled and angered by the proposed project.Firstly, the house and its surrounding open space are critical to the character of its neighborhood, which will be diminished if the proposed changes are allowed. Secondly, the integrity and effectiveness of the entire open space easement program will be undermined if not destroyed if this project is allowed to proceed.

Please--if you buy a historic property in Alexandria, or anywhere for that matter, don't alter it. If you don't like the house the way it is, please buy one that suits your needs and let someone who appreciates history and tradition assume steewardship of the property.

The current owner knew about the easement!

As owners of an historic Old Town residential property and Bob being past President of the Old Town Civic Association we strongly support the OTCA's position . Also, there is the question of the tax exemption or preference that this property has received through the years

Historic preservation is essential to maintaining the character of Old Town. Make no exceptions unless safety is an issue. Please reject the Board of Architectural Review's approval for demolition and reconstruction on the Justice Black property. What were they thinking?

Act now - preserve the integrity of this property NOW.

Why is the destruction / construction necessary? Leave as is.

very important to me

What makes Alexandria so unique is our historic city with its history Do not destroyed our history it will be lost forever

uphold the law on easements