Frederick Foote, a formerly enslaved man, bought 33 acres at the intersection that became Seven Corners for $500 after the Civil War. His family held the land for 88 years. Here’s the full story.
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.
Take a look back at Falls Hill in the 1950s with this advertisement featuring a home at 408 Venice St. See what it looks like today with Google Street View!
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!
Buy a home in Vienna, VA for $14,750 back in 1957. What an amazing old advertisement from the Washington Post classifieds.
In 1903, Falls Church was a town of a thousand people and the telephone nerve center for everything west of Washington.
