Masonic dress, from the colonial era

The George Washington National Masonic Memorial is a landmark in Alexandria. It's located on Shuters Hill at the end of King Street above the Amtrak Station and King Street Metro. The monument overlooks Old Town, Del Ray and Fairfax County and West End Alexandria.
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Group in colonial costume at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia 1932

9 prime locations to get married at in Alexandria, Virginia

Are you thinking of getting married in Alexandria VA this Spring?
  1. Athenaeum: A pink Greek revival 1800s landmark to Virginia can be a good choice to host a marriage. Inside there is an art gallery interior with broad windows which cast natural light. Outside is an attached courtyard with photo friendly moss covered brick walls.
  2. George Washington Masonic Temple: Marble floors and granite columns house this historic secret society. The observation deck can be reserved. The GW Masonic Temple is just steps from the King St. Metro.
  3. Caryle Club: This art-deco club features a dance floor and inclusive dine in catering reservation capabilities. Entertain guests with live music cover bands.
  4. Hotel Monaco: Classy building with plush furnishings at a center of the world location on King St. minutes from the many restaurants, nightlife, and venues. Features a courtyard and ball room and Jackson 20 catering.
  5. Carlyle House: History of love, this building was built in 1753 by John Carlyle for his bride Sarah Fairfax. Join this esteem and enjoy this Georgian Palladin Manor, that is tucked away off a side street in the heart of Old Town. Also has a noteworthy gazebo.
  6. Torpedo Factory: Spacious and industrial and right on the water. Torpedo Factory is on Union St. and features many renowned professional contracted artist studios, of the Art League nonprofit.
  7. Waterfront Park: Scenic views with across the Potomac River backdrops. Close proximity to Old Town and City of Alexandria amenities, such as aforementioned dining, nightlife, history, and entertainment.
  8. Cherry Blossom: On the water with a Victorian-style paddle wheeler. Departs from Alexandria Marina. Marinate on the open air third deck or if the weather beckons, try the interior mahogany woodworked salons. This party boat travels inside the 400 miles of Potomac River.
  9. Mount Vernon: The first president's colonial home, where an inn has seasonal fireplaces, of the era themed dress servers. Candle-lit cuisine, free parking, and an American tradition of democracy that all started with George Washington.
Source: “Top Places to Get Married in Alexandria,” Extra Alex (February 19, 2015)

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Fairlington, in 1946

Most of Fairlington was built in the mid and late 1940's to support the explosion of activity around the Pentagon during World War 2.  But what did Fairlington look like back when it was brand new?  You might be surprised.
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Fairlington back in 1946. The biggest change is that there were no trees!
Today one of the most remarkable features of Fairlington is the "urban forest" with so many large well-established trees and groves of trees. But that wasn't the case in 1946. In the photo above one can spot a few spindly saplings staked up so they don't fall.  Today those are mighty trees.  

Key Bridge under construction, in 1917

Arlington - Key Bridge
Construction started in 1917 and completed in 1923.
The Key Bridge crosses the Potomac River connecting Rosslyn in Arlington VA and Georgetown in Washington DC. Today the Key Bridges is one of the busiest bridges in the area. The George Washington Parkway passes beneath this bridge.

What is a split-level home?

split-levelA Modern style that architects created to sequester certain living activities--such as sleeping or socializing--split levels offered an multilevel alternative to the ubiquitous style in the 1950s. The nether parts of a typical design were devoted to a garage and TV room; the midlevel, which usually jutted out from the two-story section, offered "quieter" quarters, such as the living and dining rooms; and the area above the garage was designed for bedrooms. Found mostly in the East and Midwest, split-levels, like their Ranch counterparts, were constructed with various building materials.
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Amenities of the Torpedo Factory Condominiums

Life at the Torpedo Factory does not center around a swimming pool. The Torpedo Factory is about life in one of Northern Virginia's most exclusive neighborhoods. Most units at the Torpedo Factory are situated around a private formal and well-tended courtyard.
condos at the Torpedo Factory
crepe myrtles at the Torpedo Factory
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intersection of Union and King Streets
Union and King in Old Town
The single biggest amenity at the Torpedo Factory is the neighborhood.
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