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Falls Church VA

Seven Corners Built on Land Owned by Former Slave

November 9, 2022March 16, 2022 by ghostsofdc

The land on which Seven Corners sits used to be owned by Frederick Foote, a former slave. He purchased the plot for $500 and left it to his children.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1950s, Falls Church VA 12 Comments

Exploring Falls Church Through Maps From 1879

October 27, 2021December 13, 2012 by ghostsofdc
map of Falls Church in 1879

Join us as we explore Falls Church through maps from 1879. Get a glimpse of the area in the past and learn about the history of Falls Church.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1870s, Falls Church VA

Real Estate Advertisements from the 1950s: A Great One from Sleepy Hollow in Falls Church

March 4, 2023September 11, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Sleepy Hollow, West Falls Church real estate advertisement

Check out this great real estate advertisement from Sleepy Hollow in Falls Church during the 1950s. We may have found the home in the ad, but if you recognize it, let us know!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1950s, Falls Church VA

Falls Church, Virginia: A 1903 Tour of an Old Suburb of Washington, DC

April 10, 2022May 23, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Falls Church today (Wikipedia)

Discover the history of Falls Church, Virginia in this 1903 article from the Washington Times. Learn about the town’s history, its connection to George Washington, and its importance as a nerve center of communication in the early 20th century.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1900s, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Falls Church VA, George Washington
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