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Alexandria As It Looked in 1940

1940s, Alexandria VA

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Here is a series of cool old photos from Alexandria taken on September 23rd, 1940.

Alexandria, Va. Gabby's Tavern at left. Spire of old City Hall — Alexandria, Va. Gadsby’s Tavern at left. Spire of old City Hall

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Lower Prince St. Alexandria, Virginia

River front Potomac at Alexandria

Old tavern, Alexandria

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Source: Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection

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