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The Torpedo Factory Art Center is located on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria VA. Here's a look at the Torpedo Factory in 1980.
The Torpedo Factory, 1980 on Union Street
The area looks very different today.
Torpedo Factory in Alexandria
Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria VA
Riverside promenade
Nearby neighborhood
Welcome to the Torpedo Factory
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Torpedo Factory arts center
The Torpedo Factory Art Center
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
Ford’s Theatre is a national park dedicated to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. In 1861 theatre manager John T. Ford leased out the abandoned First Baptist Church on Tenth Street to create Ford’s Theatre. Over the next few years, the venue became a popular stage for theatrical and musical productions. On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln visited Ford’s for his twelfth time for a performance of Our American Cousin. At this performance, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth; he died the next morning in the Petersen House, a boarding house located across the street. Ford’s Theatre remained closed for more than 100 years.
Ford’s Theatre officially reopened in 1968 as a national historic site and working theatre. It is operated through a public-private partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service. Through its inspiring theatrical productions, live historic interpretation and engaging education programs, Ford’s Theatre offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in America’s past while revealing meaningful connections to today.
1870s Ford's Theatre
And a picture from today:
Ford's Theatre
General Dynamics on Crystal Drive in Arlington VA
Crystal City Farmers Market is located at Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th Streets in Crystal City. The market is opening in early May and closes again in late October. The market stretches from 18th to 20th street, lining both sides of the sidewalk with vendors.
A new Realtor.com® survey of more than 1,000 home shoppers has shown that this season's typical home buyer is searching for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a garage and updated kitchen. 93 percent of survey responses indicate wanting a home with at least two bathrooms, and 44 percent indicate wanting a home with three bedrooms. Of the respondents, 27 percent rate the garage as one of the most important features, more important than even an updated kitchen (24 percent) and open floor plan (20 percent).
If you want to sell your home, Nesbitt Realty is here to serve your needs in {Location_Name}. Our Realtors are experienced and familiar with the real estate market in {Location_Name}. A Realtor can help you determine the best listing price for your property. We know how to market your home to get the best price as quickly as possibly. Nesbitt Realty knows how the home selling process works, so we are ready to assist you every step of the way. Nesbitt Realty has access to the MRIS (our local multiple listing service). MRIS is the MLS database that agents use to find homes for sale in the area. Our agent will add your property to it. Working with a Realtor will make the home selling process run smoothly and much simpler than if you attempt to do it on your own. We're a local family-run business and we appreciate the opportunity to serve your needs.
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You, as a potential renter in {Location_Name}, need to know what you need. Some people are simply looking for a place to eat, sleep and shower while others are looking for a lifestyle or a space that will accommodate various activities, such as working, entertaining and hobbies. Think about what the space needs to do for you and make a list of your specific requirements. For example, do you need built in kitchen appliances? Is a washer and dryer essential or is there a laundry nearby? Do you need easy access to the metro or do you need parking for a car? These are questions only you can answer. And then of course there is the all-important budget. What will your money get you and what are you prepared to sacrifice to stay within budget?
Remember when you assess your requirements to differentiate between wants and needs because unfortunately you will most likely have to compromise somewhere. Your needs are the things you cannot do without and your wants are those little extras that make your life more comfortable but are not essential. Take your list of requirements and mark your wants and needs in different colors and then rank them in order of importance. Remember your needs are always more important than your wants. [Read more about rental agents]
Normally, Nesbitt Realty charges a small percentage of the rent that is collected, and that is why landlords confirm that our fees are some of the lowest property management fees in Northern Virginia. The duties and responsibilities of your designated Nesbitt Realty property manager is outlined in the contract that is ratified by both Nesbitt Realty and the landlord. Our property management agreement is legal and recognized as it was prepared by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors staff attorneys. This is a standardized agreement and it details the financial responsibilities, and it also specifies the types of financial reports that a landlord may expect.
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The Clarendon Farmer's Market is open on Wednesdays, year-round 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Clarendon Farmers Market is located at Clarendon Metro Park in Clarendon.
Clarendon is in Arlington VA
Visit the farmer's market to buy locally-produced breads and pastries, organic vegetables, flowers, soap, sorbet.
Map of homes and condos for sale near the Clarendon Farmer's Market
The egg roll on the White House lawn has become a local and national tradition. Compare these two images, one from 1929 the other from 2013.
Egg roll on the White House lawn, 2013Egg roll on the White House lawn, 1929
Tinner Hill
Come visit Tinner Hill in Falls Church, Virginia. This is where the very first rural chapter of the NAACP was located. African-Americans came here to settle after the Civil War. This land was named after the Tinner Family. The Tinner Hill Site has different events through the year.
For more information please contact:
Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation
106 Tinner Hill Road
Falls Church, VA. 22046
703-241-4109
www.tinnerhill.org
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
A Haven for Anglers
Owned by the National Park Service and run by Belle Haven Marina Inc. Belle Haven Marina is located south of Old Town Alexandria on the George Washington Parkway. Belle Haven Marina is just a few steps away from River Towers, Belle View and New Alexandria. They also offer sailing lessons with a few free hours of sailing. The marina also has available for rent sailboats, canoes, kayaks and rowboats.
Since the George Washington Parkway has sites to fish the Potomac River, the Belle Haven Marina has a pier where determined Anglers take advantage of the secluded spots.
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About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
