Did you know…
Cameron Station was built on the site of a former Army installation? Cameron Station opened in 1942 as a quartermaster depot in the Military District of Washington. Cameron Station then served as a receiving and holding station for war dogs during the Korean War. Later, it became headquarters of the Defense Logistics Agency and the Army Institute of Heraldry. The base closed in 1988 under the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. The first phase of homes began construction in 1999.
Cameron Station is situated on 101-acres and includes about 1,800 condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes all designed with 18th- and 19th-century architectural features. One of the characteristics of that historical style that makes Cameron Station unique in Alexandria’s West End is the carefully designed “purposeful randomness” of each home’s exterior features. No two homes are exactly the same. From the varying brick, shutter, and door colors, to the window shapes and deck and fence stains, the random nature of the exterior finishes of the homes in Cameron Station add to the historic character and charming aesthetic of the neighborhood.
As you consider your exterior projects, keep the character of Cameron Station in mind. The Cameron Station Design and Maintenance Standards (DMS) includes pre-approved colors for any exterior modification, including door and shutter paint colors, roof colors, and deck and fence stains. You must submit an Exterior Modification application to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) if you plan to do any exterior repairs to your home. In most circumstances, the ARC will approve a ‘like-for-like’ replacement of or repairs to the exterior features of your home.
The ARC reviews applications for exterior modifications or improvements to any residential lot to ensure that the aesthetic of Cameron Station is maintained. The ARC also has oversight over comprehensive and resale inspections, as well as parking guidelines. If you have any questions about the application process or would like to submit an exterior modification application, please reach out to CAMP management at arc@cameronstation.org. Alternatively, you may also contact the Onsite Covenants Administrator directly at athomas@gocampmgmt.com.
Trena Raines is an architect for the Federal Government. She has lived in West End Alexandria for over 20 years and moved to Cameron Station in 2021. She was recently appointed to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and currently studies photography at Northern VA Community College.
The Architectural Review Committee reviews applications for exterior modifications or improvements to any residential lot in an effort to ensure that the aesthetic of Cameron Station is maintained. The ARC also has oversight over comprehensive and resale inspections as well as parking guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns for the ARC, please reach out to arc@cameronstation.org.
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