Lower Prince St. Alexandria, Virginia

Exploring Alexandria, Virginia Through Vintage Photos From September 23rd, 1940

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Here is a series of cool old photos from Alexandria taken on September 23rd, 1940. What a beautiful collection showing the area in the year prior to Pearl Harbor in the United States’ being thrust into World War II.

Alexandria, Va. Gabby's Tavern at left. Spire of old City Hall
Alexandria, Va. Gadsby’s Tavern at left. Spire of old City Hall
Lower Prince St. Alexandria, Virginia
Lower Prince St. Alexandria, Virginia
River front Potomac at Alexandria
River front Potomac at Alexandria
Old tavern, Alexandria
Old tavern, Alexandria

Source: Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection

1 thought on “Exploring Alexandria, Virginia Through Vintage Photos From September 23rd, 1940”

  1. I do believe that “old tavern” in the last photo is now the Visitor Center on the corner of King and Fairfax.

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