Harold E. Patterson: Arlington Mayor, 1983-1987
Harold Patterson (1929-2009) was more than a lifelong Arlington resident; he was a well-accomplished man who served his community for decades and was known as “Mr. Arlington.”
Harold Patterson (1929-2009) was more than a lifelong Arlington resident; he was a well-accomplished man who served his community for decades and was known as “Mr. Arlington.”
On June 10, Downtown Arlington hosted a classic car show with over 150 vintage, antique, classic, and new cars on display. The size of the event and the variety of vehicles made it one of the best car shows I have ever attended. Hundreds of people attended the event, and despite the hot temperatures, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
The Arlington Museum of Art has been a staple of Downtown Arlington’s arts and culture scene for over 30 years.
One of my favorite abandoned buildings in Arlington is the old Mr. Blue Jeans store. I’ve driven past this place hundreds of times — it was on my commute to and from work for many years, and it’s also not far from my parents’ house in Mansfield. The place has hardly changed, and I’ll be sad if it ever gets torn down.
The Tin Cup, a popular deli near Downtown Arlington with a western theme to its menu, celebrates 20 years of serving the community.