Here's a look at the 7-11 at Burke in the 1970's. Burke isn't what one would consider the "big city" or even small town for that matter, but Burke is a bastion of commerce compared to what it was not so long ago.
Burke 7-11 70 or 80's
N. Quincy Street in Arlington VA is located near Ballston connecting Buckingham and Lyon Park. In 1962 the 22003 zip code looked like a scene directly out of The Wonder Years TV show.
N. Quincy Street, 1962.
The George Washington National Masonic Memrial (often called the Masonic Temple) is well-known to residents and visitors alike owing to its prominent position atop Shuters Hill in Alexandria VA. It overlooks the King Street Metro staring down King Street the Potomac River. Because of it's position on the hill it is recognizable from miles around.
The King Street Metro is near the Amtrak station
The George Washington National Masonic Memorial is Masonic lodge, an area landmark and a memorial to our first President. It is visible from almost all points in the Carlyle District.
Sleigh-riding in Alexandria VA
View of Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria
But have you seen a picture of Alexandria before the memorial was completed?
view of Alexandria..before the masonic temple was completed
Yates Village and Lynbrook are a community in Springfield VA. Springfield is located in Fairfax County VA.
Yates Village / Lynbrook in Springfield, VA 1955Lynbrook in Springfield
The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington DC near Rosslyn. Today the reflecting pools and National Mall are a public park for tourists and residents alike. In 1917, Washington DC was still a sleep southern town. The waterfront was nearly a morass.
Lincoln Memorial in 1917Reflecting pools at the Lincoln Memorial
Alexandria Va. Waterfront 1930
Aerial view of the Alexandria waterfront ca. 1930. Landmarks include the Torpedo Factory, the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company (trestle wharf) and Smoot Company buildings (far right). The Alexandria National Cemetery is visible as is Cameron Run and the shores of New Alexandria / Belle Haven. The waterfront in this image is practically devoid of shopping.
Take a look at this amazing picture of Lake Barcroft Dam when it was under construction. The dirt road in the picture is Columbia Pike!
Lake Barcroft Dam - Notice Columbia Pike as a dirt roadNesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Lake Barcroft.
Today's vintage picture shows the Potomac River in Fairfax County in 1865. There is no Porto Vecchio, no apartment buildings . . . nothing but a lonely cow.
Potomac River from below Alexandria, Virginia 1865Are you seeking a water-view or waterfront home? Try our map search below.
