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289/366 It’s difficult to tell from this photo, but this home on South Royal looks like something out of a little English village.
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288/366 There aren’t a lot of covered front porches in Old Town. But when there is one, it’s adorable!
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284/366 Just an adorable row of townhomes on S Royal St, that’s all.
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283/366 Alexandria’s shoreline along the Potomac has changed since its founding. The original bank was very shallow and filled in to provide wharves and warehouses for this trading city. The original shoreline was discovered during construction of Hotel Indigo and set in stone.
on Oct 10
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282/366 Zion Baptist Church was founded in 1864. One of five African-American churches in Alexandria after the civil war, the congregation purchased this property on South Lee St in 1881.
on Oct 9
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281/366 This office building at the corner of King and Henry Streets is being converted to about 200 “luxury” apartments. They’ll be super convenient, but probably also super expensive.
on Oct 8
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280/366 This single family home sits just two blocks from King St and the river; prime real estate. It was built in 1820.
on Oct 7
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279/366 Fall wine festival at Mount Vernon. Unlimited wine samples in the wine tent, live jazz band, sitting on the east lawn with sweeping views of the Potomac. Wonderful evening with the wife. Tip: order the charcuterie box ahead of time, they always sell out!
on Oct 6
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278/366 This now defunct clock sits in front of what used to be a United Bank branch; at the corner of Duke and S Washington. The bank logo has faded from this side and several of the Roman numerals have fallen off the clock face.
on Oct 5
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277/366 Strand Street is just one block long and sits between the river and S Union St. Hotel Indigo, Lady Camellia tea house, Chadwick’s restaurant, and Big Wheel Bikes all sit along this stretch.
on Oct 4
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276/366 This stretch of S Lee St is one of my favorites in Old Town. Several blocks of well maintained, historic homes. These two are a good example of the homes here.
on Oct 3
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275/366 This federal style townhome on N Saint Asaph has a very inviting entry and fall display.
on Oct 2
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274/366 I didn’t get out past the end of the block today, so you get a photo of this surprise mural on the corner of Wythe and N Washington from this past weekend.
on Oct 1
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273/366 This home at the corner of N Columbus and Wythe Streets used to be one house, built in 1910. Somewhere along the way it was turned into two (one is a rental, the other the owner).
on Sep 29
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271/366 The decorations are coming out. Old Town Alexandria really does it up for Halloween!
on Sep 27
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270/366 This stretch of homes on Queen St looks like something you would see in DC. They were built in 1880 and are only two blocks from King St and three blocks from the river.
on Sep 27
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269/366 I love the color of this door. And I don’t often see a door knocker that’s black.
on Sep 26
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268/366 Sometimes I forget we’re in the flight path for Reagan National Airport. Then I’m reminded on the days they alter the flight path slightly and the planes are louder and closer.
on Sep 25
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267/366 This house on the corner of Wolfe and S Pitt has a huge patio on the side. One of the perks of a corner lot.
on Sep 24
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266/366 This house on S Fairfax St sure is a bright pop of color on this block. It was built in 1830.
on Sep 22
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265/366 The entry to this home on Wolfe St looks like the entrance to another realm.
on Sep 22
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263/366 This flounder house on Wolfe St was built back from the street just far enough to provide two off street parking spots. Brilliant!
on Sep 20
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262/366 The river was filled in along S Union St to make land for a warehouse district in 1798. Later, trains were brought in to move goods to and from the warehouses until they were largely abandoned by the 1960s. The tracks are now embedded in the sidewalk as a reminder.
on Sep 19
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261/366 This is the Vowell-Snowden-Black House, built in 1800. It’s a federal style home that sits on almost an acre of land (huge for Old Town). It’s been owned by several notable people including Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black (yikes). The current owners are doing major renovations.
on Sep 18
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260/366 This unassuming home on S Lee St hiding behind the trees is actually over 4000 sq ft and sits on a large lot. It’s an Italianate style home built in 1800.
on Sep 17
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259/366 This building at the corner of N Pitt and Queen is a law office and real estate office, but has a great color combination.
on Sep 16
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258/366 The Colonial Market and Fair is an 18th century marketplace that takes place annually on the grounds of Mount Vernon. Food, entertainment, and plenty of shopping. I found an innkeeper’s sign (re-creation) for my office by J. Foster Historic Signs.
on Sep 15
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256/366 The wife and I went to Live at the Library of Congress tonight with some friends. It was a movie themed costume ball, so we were Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy.
on Sep 13
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253/366 While this home looks skinny, Internet real estate sites say it has over 3500 square feet! It was built in 1840 and is clearly haunted. 😉
on Sep 10
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252/366 Visited the dad in South Carolina to celebrate his 80th birthday. Back with a local picture tomorrow. 😁
on Sep 9
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251/366 Alexandria City Marina and Gazebo is adjacent to Founders Park.
on Sep 7
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250/366 Christ Church at sundown. Located at Washington St and Cameron St. It’s been the church of many influential people in the past and several presidents have attended services.
on Sep 7
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248/366 George Washington’s Town House was where he stayed when in Alexandria for business. This is a reproduction built in the 1960s based on the original and on the same lot. Mick Fleetwood rented it in the 90s while he ran his blues club called “Fleetwood’s”.
on Sep 5
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247/366 These two townhomes on N Fairfax have a rat’s nest of cables in front of it.
on Sep 4
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242/366 View towards King St from my attic office. I couldn’t get a picture without the screen showing up. /shrug
on Aug 30
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240/366 The ice well at Gadsby’s Tavern is located at the corner of Royal and Cameron. It offers a glimpse into how ice was kept cold in the 18th century.
on Aug 28
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239/366 I was recently reminded that this little house on Wilkes, wedged in the middle, was in an episode of the local PBS affiliate (WETA) show called “If You Lived Here.” Look it up if you want to see inside!
on Aug 27
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237/366 Today is the Library of Congress National Book Festival in DC. A free event featuring exhibits, activities, a book store, and author events and book signings at the Washington Convention Center. This year’s authors included Rebecca Yarros, Sandra Cisneros, James SA Corey and more.
on Aug 24
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236/366 I love the color of this house on the corner of Jefferson and S Fairfax streets. The Internet says it was built in 1900.
on Aug 24
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235/366 Sunrise over the Potomac from Windmill Hill park. You can see the MGM casino in Maryland.
on Aug 23