During the era of Federal Urban Renewal programs, which threatened the demolition of the oldest parts of Alexandria, the Historic Alexandria Foundation initiated a program of marking early historic buildings with oval bronze plaques. Intense lobbying by the Foundation in conjunction with the Old Town Civic Association served to limit the advance of Urban Renewal destruction in the 1960s to three blocks along King Street, and today historic homes and shops are being restored instead of demolished.
This program continues today, with additional structures judged on their merits for inclusion within the ranks of plaqued houses. If you think your house merits a bronze plaque, call the Historic Alexandria Foundation at 703-549-5811 or the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703-838-4554 to learn more about this program.
Old Town
homes and condos for sale in the Old Town area of Alexandria 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.
Julie Nesbitt
Julie Nesbitt knows the back trails and by-ways of Northern Virginia real estate.
Today the Penn Daw / Huntington area of Fairfax County off Rt. 1 is a bustling commercial district filled with big box stores and restaurants but that wasn't always the case.
1941.. Springbank was located where the Walmart is now at Penn Daw on Rt. 1.
Here's what Clarendon looked like in 1949
The Clarendon neighborhood in Arlington County is urban, upscale and sophisticated. Residents here enjoy Metro access, restaurants and shops. In 1949, as evidenced by the picture above, Clarendon was a sleepy small Virginia village. Below, you'll see what Clarendon looks like today.
Ravensworth is in Annandale just outside the Capital Beltway. The area is well-known for single-family homes with big lawns and lots. The area was largely developed in the 1960's and 1970's.
Entrance to Ravensworth Park subdivision in 1960
The kitchen is one of the most important aspects of a home for sale. Some people will only purchase a home with a kitchens can that is luxurious, spacious and open. Others are quite happy with a kitchen that is functional, clean and has just enough room to work. Here's a random sampling of kitchens in the Northern Virginia real estate market.
House with a nice kitchen
Here’s an example of an older but serviceable kitchen.
Nothing beats a professional grade range
Kitchen
A small but nice kitchen
This is new kitchen in at Potomac Branch.
Fancy an Island?
Granite counters and glass doors together with stainless steel appliances
Many kitchens are open with views toward the balcony and the city or river beyond
Our vintage picture of the day is in Arlington showing Lee Highway in the 1930's. The present day location is almost unrecognizable. Most of the structures and even the rail line in his image are long gone.
Looking southbound on Lee Hwy. toward Cherrydale 1930's.
Balconies and decks are found on houses, townhouses and condos through-out Northern VA in staggering variety and shapes. I've collected few balconies decks and sunrooms which interested me just for comparisons. The interesting thing is that these outside spaces can be found on upscale homes and on budget homes, on high-rises and on no-rises, enclosed and open with stunning views and with no view at all.
Condo at Kingstowne is in Alexandria 22315
Balcony at Turnberry Tower
Eastward view from Alexandria House — the Potomac River
River view in the fall.
Looking out from the Montebello balcony
Another angle of the deck
A balcony view from Stratford Place
Balconies at Porto Vecchio
Balconies of Olympus at Landmark
Masonic Memorial as seen from Alexandria House
Porch on a Belle View condo
The swimming pool is in the courtyard at the Plaza
Bucknell backyard add-on
Balcony view to the center of the community
Palazzo At Park Center in Alexandria
If you're looking for a home with a balcony, deck or sunroom in Northern Virginia, contact Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
Westview at Ballston and Eastview at Ballston offer 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom and den or 2 bedroom newly built condos within walking distance to the Ballston metro. Some condos here have sunrooms; patios, balconies, decks or porches.
Interior of an Eastview condo at Ballston Metro
Westview is conveniently located near the Ballston Metro.
Living area with balcony at Westview
Kitchen here have granite countertops, maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms are nicely appointed. The community has a state-of-the-art fitness center; rooftop pool and sundeck. Underground parking available on site.
Amenities
During the era of Federal Urban Renewal programs, which threatened the demolition of the oldest parts of Alexandria, the Historic Alexandria Foundation initiated a program of marking early historic buildings with oval bronze plaques. Intense lobbying by the Foundation in conjunction with the Old Town Civic Association served to limit the advance of Urban Renewal destruction in the 1960s to three blocks along King Street, and today historic homes and shops are being restored instead of demolished.
This program continues today, with additional structures judged on their merits for inclusion within the ranks of plaqued houses. If you think your house merits a bronze plaque, call the Historic Alexandria Foundation at 703-549-5811 or the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703-838-4554 to learn more about this program.
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.
