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.
View of Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria
Sleigh-riding in Alexandria VA
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.
The King Street Metro is near the Amtrak station
But have you seen a picture of Alexandria before the memorial was completed?
view of Alexandria..before the masonic temple was completed
Alexandria is a city in Northern Virginia, located just across the Potomac River from the national capital, Washington D.C. Downtown D.C. and the Pentagon are just a couple of minutes’ drive away from Alexandria. West End Alexandria along I-395 has a variety of high-rise condos and townhouses around both the Landmark area and the Mark Center.
Alexandria Knolls is in Alexandria
Landmark Mew is in Alexandria
Cameron Station is in Alexandria
Exchange At Van Dorn is in Alexandria
Templeton Of Alexandria is in Alexandria
Watergate At Landmark is in Alexandria
West End Alexandria is further enhanced by the fact that the Metro’s Blue line through here, thereby assuring a convenient means of transportation for its residents.
About homes and condos for sale at the Blue Line.
Nearly 10 percent of U.S. residents say they are so dissatisfied with their current housing, neighborhood, local safety, or public service to the point that they want to move, according to a newly released U.S. Census report, "Desire to Move and Residential Mobility: 2010-2011." But other factors are also making more Americans desire to switch their residences.
In its report, the Census recently highlighted several segments of the population who are showing some of the highest desires to move. Here are some of its findings:
1. Young householders: About 14.6 percent of Americans age 16 to 34 said they would like to move, compared to 10.3 percent of Americans age 35 to 54, and 6.3 percent age 55 and older.
2. Renters: 16.5 percent of all renters say they would like to move -- more than double the rate of home owners.
3. Those who live in impoverished areas: Home owners who lived in neighborhoods with a high poverty rate tended to show more desire to move.
4. Households with children: 14.3 percent of households with children said they wanted to move compared with 8.7 percent of households who did not have children.
5.Households with a disability: 12.5 percent of households with a disability said they wanted to move compared to 8.2 percent of those without a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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
Jennie Dean Park
Jennie Dean Park is situated at 3630 27th St. S Arlington, VA 22206. Found near Shirlington, the park is a part of the Arlington County Parks System.
Jennie Dean Parks accommodates a small picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills, two water fountains and restrooms. The picnic shelter may even be reserved for events. It also has a playground for kids, 2 Baseball fields, 2 Tennis courts and 1 Basketball court. Tennis and Basketball courts are lighted.
Available By Permit:
1 adult Baseball field with lights, dirt infield, bleachers and a dugout.
1 youth Baseball field with lights, dirt infield, bleachers and a dugout.
Also available Without A permit is a large open green space for sports.
Arlington County is organized into unincorporated "urban villages". Our website highlights several of these villages and other areas in Arlington County.
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.
Odyssey condos are located on the Orange Line in Arlington Virginia not far from Court House Metro and Arlington County Courthouse. The Odyssey is a 274-unit property which also features a limited series of Platinum Penthouse Suites that offer expansive floor plans, premium finishes and appliances, and exceptional views of the Potomac River.
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.
It's tough to find a nice home or condo for less than $200k, but yet if you know where to look, they are there. Check out these listings in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Springfield for less than $200k.
