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Skyline Towers at Seminary and Rt. 7 in Falls Church VA
Skyline Towers is located in Falls Church, VA near the intersection of Seminary and Leesburg Pike (Route 7). Skyline Towers was built in 1972 and includes the following amenities: Outdoor pool All utilities included Garage parking Party room Community washer and dryer rooms
You might be surprised by what you’ll find in the Carlyle District
Carlyle Towers is located in the Carlyle District not far from the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria VA. This area is served by Yellow and Blue Line trains with stops at the Eisenhower Metro Station and King Street Station. For Sale
Tips for searching by zip code
There are a few key concepts that any prospective purchaser should know when seeking real estate by zip code: ZIP Codes are categories for grouping mailing addresses and are not exact geographic regions. The centroid of a ZIP Code may be in one County and the associated city/town in another. In rural areas, a single...Continue reading→
What is a “Federal” style home?
Ubiquitous up and down the East Coast, Federal-style architecture dates from the late 1700s and coincided with a reawakening of interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. Builders began to add swags, garlands, elliptical windows, and other decorative details to rectangular Georgian houses. The style that emerged resembles Georgian, but is more delicate and more...Continue reading→
Snow on the Courtyard at Montebello
They called it "Snowmageddon". I can remember snow storms like this in Virginia, but that was more than 30 years ago. It will probably be 30 years before we see snow like this again. Three weeks after the storm the courtyard at Montebello still was covered in snow, but it made a very pleasant site...Continue reading→
Gothic Revival
The influence of English romanticism and the mass production of elaborate wooden millwork after the Industrial Revolution fueled the construction of Gothic Revival homes in the mid-1800s. These picturesque structures are marked by "Gothic" windows with distinctive pointed arches; exposed framing timbers; and steep, vaulted roofs with cross-gables. Extravagant features may include towers and verandas....Continue reading→
Abbot and Costello in Arlington, in 1955
Abbot and Costello were cuffed by the Arlington County police, back in 1955 at the Grand Opening of Parkington which is located at Wilson Blvd and Glebe Road.
The Original Dixie Pig on Route One, in 1952
Local eateries have been timeless favorite on Route One, also known as Richmond Highway.
Old Town Gallery
Old Town is home to restaurants, nightlife, jobs, entertainment, arts and crafts, etc. Even on a winter day in the end of January it can be pleasant to people watch and see what is going on during an afternoon lunch break. Historically, Old Town is a diverse and unique city that is close to Del...Continue reading→
19th Century Transportation, in Washington DC
Transportation in Northern Virginia has a history that includes metro, automobile, train, bike, plane, etc.