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King Street Garden Park
Near King St. Metro in Old Town Alexandria VA, King Street Gardens Park can be found at the foot of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The main feature of King Street Gardens is a large metal sculpture with hanging gardens.
The metal sculpture and sunken gardens are of historic aspects of the site. The abstract metal sculpture somewhat represents a plow, a ship’s prow or a colonial style 3 cornered hat, with the sunken gardens representing the wetlands. Trellised gardens were popular during the Victorian Era, and up to date the gardens relive that era. The street grid plan was originally laid out by George Washington.
As seen from King Street Metro
Hotels, office buildings, AMTRAK and a Metro Stop surround this enchanting historical park. Outdoor concerts are held here as well for the public’s enjoyment.
Old Town Farmer’s Market sets up at the park every Wednesdays during summer.
Aurora Hills Senior Center is a great place to come and enjoy several activities. The center has a meeting room, multi-purpose room, tennis courts, picnic shelter, playground, and much more.
Come and enjoy this center Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
For more information please contact:
Aurora Hills Senior Center-Julie Albers
735 18th Street S.
Arlington, VA. 22202
Transit-Metrorail Blue and Yellow Lines - Pentagon City and Metrobus - 10A, 13FG
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The Pentagon is the location of the home of the Department of Defense. There are roughly 23,000 military and civilian employees, as well as an additional 3,000 non defense support personnel. There is a metro station on the Blue and Yellow line.
Size: There are 5,100,000 square feet of office space. For comparison, this is double the size of the Empire State Building.
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Ramps: To conserve steel for World War II, stairs were not built. Thus ramps are used to get from floor to floor.
Timeliness: On September 11, 1941 the groundbreaking took place and completion was on January 15, 1943. There are five floors above ground and a total of two basement levels. With normal circumstances, the building should have been completed in 4 years. Workers worked around the clock to achieve this record time.
Nickname: Prior to 9/11, the Pentagon was dubbed "Ground Zero." At the time of this origin, there was a belief that if Nuclear war erupted, the soviets would target the Pentagon first.
Leadership: The over seer of the Pentagon also over saw the Manhattan Project. Major Leslie Groves efforts on the Manhattan Project led to the creation of the worlds first atomic bomb.
Bathrooms: Upon the Pentagons creation the building was segregated, therefore 284 bathrooms were built to separate the black employees from the white employees.
Corridors: The Pentagon is 17.5 miles long. General Eisenhower once got lost looking for his office while inside the Pentagon.
Talk to Nesbitt Realty to find a home with an easy commute to the Pentagon.Source: “7 Crazy Facts About The Pentagon,” MRC TV (March 31, 2015)
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Ballston Farmer's Market is located at Welburn Square at 9th Street North and North Stuart Street. The Ballston Farmer's Market features produce, cheese, breads, gourmet sauces, maple syrup, and much more! Plus free lunchtime concerts and chefs’ demonstrations.
The market is open on Every Thursday, starting May 2010 3 – 7 p.m.
Love to settle down with a good book? The Mary Styles Public Library is the place for you. Along with hundreds of books the library also has Thursday Evening Book Discussions and Senior Book Discussions. There is also a Twilight Club for all of you Twilight fans.
The book discussions do not require registration, however the Twilight Club does require registration. If you would like to start your own book discussion ask for one of the New Book Discussion Kits. Mary Riley Styles Public Library is also listed as one of America's Star Libraries.
For more information please contact:
Mary Riley Styles Public Library
120 N. Virginia Ave.
Falls Church, VA. 22046
703-248-5031
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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.
Located in the George Mason Square Parking Lot Across from the City of Fairfax Public Library
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The market is open Tuesdays, 8:00 am - Noon, May 4 - October 26
Falls Church Teen Center
City of Falls Church offers a special place just for teens. Your teen can enjoy large screen t.v., pool table, Wii, air hockey, football, and much more.
The center is always supervised by the teen coordinator and is open Monday-Friday 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Everything is free so your teen can have fun in a safe environment.
For more information please contact:
Teen Center
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA. 22046
703-248-5307
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.
Vienna/Oakton Farmers Market is located at Oak Marr Park & RECenter 3200 Jermantown Road Oakton, VA 22124
In 2010, the market is open on Wednesdays, 8:00 am - Noon, May 5 - November 17
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.
Lorton Farmers Market is located at 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton, VA 22079
In 2010, the market is open on Sundays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, May 2 - October 31
Old Town Farmers Market is located at Market Square, 301 King Street. The market is open on Saturdays, 5 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. year round.
Market Square
People who come to Alexandria on Saturday mornings find themselves in a busy plaza where local farmers and artists have been selling their products since 1753. Old Town Alexandria's Market Square is thought to be one of the nation's oldest continually operating farmer's markets, serving as a primary way Alexandria residents have typically obtained their meat, dairy, fish, fruits and vegetables.
Aurora Hills Senior Center is a great place to come and enjoy several activities. The center has a meeting room, multi-purpose room, tennis courts, picnic shelter, playground, and much more.
Come and enjoy this center Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
For more information please contact:
Aurora Hills Senior Center-Julie Albers
735 18th Street S.
Arlington, VA. 22202
Transit-Metrorail Blue and Yellow Lines - Pentagon City and Metrobus - 10A, 13FG
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Love to settle down with a good book? The Mary Styles Public Library is the place for you. Along with hundreds of books the library also has Thursday Evening Book Discussions and Senior Book Discussions. There is also a Twilight Club for all of you Twilight fans.
The book discussions do not require registration, however the Twilight Club does require registration. If you would like to start your own book discussion ask for one of the New Book Discussion Kits. Mary Riley Styles Public Library is also listed as one of America's Star Libraries.
For more information please contact:
Mary Riley Styles Public Library
120 N. Virginia Ave.
Falls Church, VA. 22046
703-248-5031
Recently listed for sale in 22046
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.
