Civic Association By-Laws

 

These by-laws were voted on by the community in 1986 and the Pine Spring Civic Association continues to use them as a guideline for governance.

Pine Spring - A Retrospective from 1952-1987 - By Jane Marlatt

 

Written by neighbor Jane Marlatt, this Retrospective is a delightful jaunt through the history of Pine Spring over the decades.

Original Marketing Material from Luria Brothers

 

Selling houses in the 1950s looked a little different. Without websites and twitter, this is one of the ways they communicated how wonderful Pine Spring was.

Original Blueprint Scans from Luria Brothers

 

Original blueprints for Pine Spring homes!

House Beautiful - 1953 - A House for the Family with $7,000 a Year

 

Featured in House Beautiful Magazine in June of 1953. "Values in family living that used to be synonymous with an expensive custom-built house are now available to families with incomes of $7,000 to $9,000 a year...

Original Homeowner Welcome Packet from Luria Brothers

 

This packet was given to each new homeowner in pine spring. Along with practical information about the products and appliances used in the house, it came with heartfelt well wishes. "Please find enclosed the key to your new home, and it is our sincere wish that you will find it a key to greater contentment and happiness.

Vintage Pine Spring Photos

 

Submitted by a former Civic Association President, photos from the 1950’s featuring many different homes, including 3006 Pine Spring Road

House and Home Entire Issue from November 1952

 

Entire issue from 1952, complete with advertisements and a feature about Pine Spring

House & Home Article - November 1952

Feature piece from 1952, showcasing the multiple ways builders and architects should model new housing projects after the successful Pine Spring development.

The Evening Star - January 1953

 

Published in January 1953, some original photos of Pine Spring were highlighted to showcase the neighborhood.

Time Magazine - 1953 - The Value of an Architect

 

Published in 1953 in Time Magazine, an article highlighting The Architect, who can "help builders create homes that provide individuality and the freedom of truly modern living".

Washington Post - 2003 - A Community of Contemporaries Stands Tall in Fairfax

 

Washington Post feature from 2003 highlighting the neighborhood and what made it special, including interviews from many neighbors.

Washington Post - 2003 - Designing Their Own Dream

 

Washington Post feature from 2003 highlighting neighbors at 7533 Willow Lane who designed and renovated their dream home.

Vintage Pine Spring Parade Issue

 

Page 1 of the Pine Spring Parade from September 1977

"Keep Pine Spring Green" Tradition

 

Featured in The Globe in April, 1974, a photo of Pine Spring Residents participating in annual neighborhood beautification