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History of Cameron Mews
History of Cameron Mews
The Cameron Mews townhomes were built in 1965 on reclaimed land that has played an important part in the historical development of Alexandria as a major port on the Potomac. There is an excellent history of the Alexandria waterfront found in the Alexandria City Waterfront History Plan developed by the city in 2010. (see especially pgs 47-57 for the immediate vicinity of Cameron Mews) After World War II, the Alexandria waterfront began a transformation from a gritty and run down industrial and commerical port to a more genteel residential and historic preservation/tourist oriented urban center. Cameron Mews was one of the first residential redevelopment projects leading this transformation.
HistoricWharves200dpi11x17.pdfQuick Notes:
Quick Notes:
Architecture: Federal-style
Year built: 1965-1967
Architect: Saunders and Pearson Architects
Site Drawings: Holland Engineering
What's a "mews"? (click link for Wikipedia explanation of a mews
Cameron Mews Ltd. incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia on August 27, 1968
Common Architectural Features of Cameron Mews Houses:
all houses face into a central courtyard and away from the street/alley
4 stories
brick exteriors
metal or slate roofs
2 fireplaces
hardwood floors
all electric kitchens, electric heat pumps
courtyards
1 parking spot per home
4-5 bathrooms
Cameron Mews Ltd Homeowners Association
Cameron Mews Ltd Homeowners Association
What is the Cameron Mews Ltd Homeowners Association?
Cameron Mews Ltd is a self-managed property owners Common Interest Community Association incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia and registered with the Department of Professional and Occupational Registration (DPOR) in Virginia.
What does it do? The Cameron Mews Homeowners Association is responsible for the maintenance of the common areas of the community. These include the central courtyard running through the center of the Mews, the parking lot, adjacent sidewalks, etc. The association manages contractors for gardening, tree care, parking lot surface care, brick maintenance, and snow removal.
Who are the members of the association? The members of the association are the owners of the 27 houses in Cameron Mews. Each house gets one vote. Membership in the association is mandatory.
When does it meet? The association holds an annual general meeting in January to elect board members, approve the dues, budget and workplan for the coming year, etc.
What are the annual dues? Annual dues are currently $1,500/year payable within 30 days of approval at the annual general meeting.
Who are the board members? The Cameron Mews Board is made up of volunteer homeowners who serve 2 year terms. Unlike other homeowner associations that hire professional property management firms to manage the community, Cameron Mews has been able to manage the work of maintaining the common areas of the Mews with an all volunteer board.
How to contact the board? Write to: Contact Cameron Mews (contactus@cameronmews.net)
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