Join us as we explore the mid-century modern Hollin Hall neighborhood outside of Old Town Alexandria, VA. We’ll take a look at an old post-war advertisement for the housing development and find out what it’s like today.
Did you know the CIA’s headquarters was almost built in Alexandria, Virginia? This Washington Post article from 1955 explains what happened.
Take a look at the home at 219 North Saint Asaph Street in Alexandria, Virginia, as it appeared in an ad from January 2nd, 1900, and as it looks today in Google Street View.
Take a look back in time to 1854 with this old omnibus advertisement from the Daily Evening Star. Learn more about the coach service to Alexandria and the history behind it!
The 1858 Alexandria Custom House held the federal flag at Prince and St. Asaph through the Civil War occupation and was demolished in 1930. Ammi B. Young designed it.
We dug up a great old photo of Alexandria from 1864 and found another gem at the Library of Congress. What do you recognize in this photo?
Take a closer look at this amazing Civil War photograph from April 15, 1864, exactly one year before Lincoln was assassinated. Can you recognize anything? Take a look!
Take a look back at this beautiful estate located at 107 South Royal St. in Alexandria, Virginia, as it was in June 28th, 1913. See what it looks like today and help us locate this house if it still exists.
What did Alexandria, Virginia look like in 1865? This photo shows the Alexandria wharf in May, 1865.
