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.
Mason District is one of nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County, and is located in Central Fairfax County. Several Orange Line stations, including the Dunn Loring / Merrified Metro are located in Mason District.
Map of homes for sale in the Mason District of Fairfax County VA
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.
Kilmer Center, located in Vienna, Virginia, is a school that serves grades PK-12 in the Fairfax County Public Schools System.
Kilmer Center is a Fairfax County Public School for students, ages 5-21, with severe disabilities and/or autism. Kilmer Center offers specialized instructional services for students, ages 5 through 21, with the disability designations of Multiple Disabilities, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities–Severe. The center is considered a public day school as part of the continuum of special education services for students who are not able to demonstrate progress with appropriate accommodations and strategies in less restrictive educational settings , such as special education services in a self-contained classroom in a general education school setting.)
Kilmer Center is located at 8102 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. The phone number is (571) 226-8440.
Find homes for sale in the Kilmer Center
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
The Torpedo Factory is one of the largest Art Centers in The United States
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria
Featuring 6 grand galleries, more than 80 studios, 2 workshops and the Alexandria Archeology Museum, The Torpedo Factory Art Center can be found in Old Town Alexandria, near Union and kings Street and the Potomac River.
Over 160 artists produce and showcase their original work in the Art Canter. One can also shop excellent quality and unique artworks, such as Paintings, Print Making, Jewelry, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Sculpture and Photography. The Art League School teaches children ages 5 years and above, as well as those at least 18 years of age for adult classes.
6 Grand Galleries of the The Torpedo Factory Art Center are are made up of :
The Art League Gallery
The Target Gallery
Enamelists Gallery
Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery
Multiple Exposures Gallery for photographs
Scope Gallery for ceramics
Residents of Old Town Alexandria in North Virginia (which is the most sought after real estate) have access to The Torpedo Factory Art Center, The Lyceum and other shops and restaurants, all connected by King St. Trolley to the Washington Metro. Luxury condos surrounded by a central courtyard can be found at the Torpedo Factory Condominium Complex just right across the The Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Walk the Potomac and marina at the Torpedo Factory
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
The Torpedo Factory Art Center
Old Town’s waterfront is close to Founders Park
A gentlemen draws a caricature of a lady at the waterfront
Ben Brenman Park, situated at 5000 Duke St. Alexandria VA 22311 is near Cameron Station, the Greenhouse, Old Town and West End of Alexandria's residents. One can find fountains and a gazebo in a grand pond at Ben Brenman Park.
Community back porch — Cameron Station gazebo
Ben Brenman park is close to Cameron Station
Children can enjoy slides and swings and much much more.
Ben Brenman park is a great place for dogs
Ben Brenman park is close to several condominium communities including Olympus, Watergate at Landmark, and the Sentinel
A grand Pond with fountains and a lovely gazebo in the middle.
The park is children friendly with a safe playground for them to enjoy. Along with a softball field, a Little League baseball field and a soccer field. Ben Brenman Park also has secured dog area, so pet owners can walk their dogs without any unavoidable incidents.
Ben Brenman Park is very convenient as there are restrooms available, pedestrian bridges and anyone can walk, stroll or jog. A picnic pavilion with grills is also available as well as an amphitheater.
Cameron Station homes for sale near Ben Brenman Park
Westgrove, Wellington and Waynewood are three of my favorite communities in Fairfax County. Both make up some of what is best about the Fort Hunt area. Both offer a suburban feel with fine homes in relatively close proximity to both the Potomac River and Alexandria VA.
House with wide frontyard
Westgrove is in Alexandria 22307
Wellington is in Alexandria 22308
Waynewood is in Alexandria 22308
split-level house with wide frontyard
Single-family house at Waynewood is in Alexandria 22308
Nesbitt Realty is a real estate brokerage serving Fort Hunt in Fairfax County VA.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
Northern Virginia is home to many Federal Agencies of the United States. It has been described by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell as “the economic engine of the state” at a Northern Virginia Technology Council address in January 2010 as government contracting has played an important role in the economy of Northern Virginia, providing jobs for many residents. Many of these Federal Agencies are located in Arlington.
View of the U.S. Patent Office in autumn.
Here is a list of those Federal Agencies and their locations:
National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center
National Foreign Affairs Training Center (Arlington Hall)
Air Force Office of Scientific Research (Ballston)
Immigration & Naturalization Service (Ballston)
National Science Foundation (Ballston)
Office of Naval Research (Ballston)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Ballston)
Defense Information Systems Agency (Columbia Pike)
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Courthouse)
U.S. Marshals Service (Crystal City)
Army National Guard Readiness Center (George Mason Drive)
Defense Intelligence Agency (The Pentagon)
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (The Pentagon)
Department of Defense (The Pentagon)
National Guard Bureau (The Pentagon)
National Security Space Office (The Pentagon)
Transportation Security Administration (Pentagon City)
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (Pentagon City)
Mine Safety and Health Administration (Rosslyn)
Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Rosslyn)
Office of the Inspector General (Rosslyn)
U.S Trade & Development Agency (Rosslyn)
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Virginia Square)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Virginia Square)
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Washington National Airport)
Chantilly
National Reconnaissance Office
National Reconnaissance Operations Center
Fort Belvoir
Department of Defense Agency in Alexandria VA
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Technical Information Center
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
United States Army Material Command
McLean
Central Intelligence Agency (Langley)
Farm Credit Administration (Tysons Corner)
National Counterterrorism Center (Tysons Corner)
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Tysons Corner)
Reston
United States Geological Survey
Springfield
The Federal Highway Administration is part of the Department of Transportation
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
For those looking for homes in Northern Virginia:
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.
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.
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.
Kilmer Center is a Fairfax County Public School for students, ages 5-21, with severe disabilities and/or autism. Kilmer Center offers specialized instructional services for students, ages 5 through 21, with the disability designations of Multiple Disabilities, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities–Severe. The center is considered a public day school as part of the continuum of special education services for students who are not able to demonstrate progress with appropriate accommodations and strategies in less restrictive educational settings , such as special education services in a self-contained classroom in a general education school setting.)
Kilmer Center is located at 8102 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. The phone number is (571) 226-8440.
Find homes for sale in the Kilmer Center
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center
National Foreign Affairs Training Center (Arlington Hall)
Air Force Office of Scientific Research (Ballston)
Immigration & Naturalization Service (Ballston)
National Science Foundation (Ballston)
Office of Naval Research (Ballston)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Ballston)
Defense Information Systems Agency (Columbia Pike)
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Courthouse)
U.S. Marshals Service (Crystal City)
Army National Guard Readiness Center (George Mason Drive)
Defense Intelligence Agency (The Pentagon)
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (The Pentagon)
Department of Defense (The Pentagon)
National Guard Bureau (The Pentagon)
National Security Space Office (The Pentagon)
Transportation Security Administration (Pentagon City)
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (Pentagon City)
Mine Safety and Health Administration (Rosslyn)
Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Rosslyn)
Office of the Inspector General (Rosslyn)
U.S Trade & Development Agency (Rosslyn)
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Virginia Square)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Virginia Square)
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Washington National Airport)
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Tysons Corner)
Chantilly
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