I love comparison pictures where you see what has changed in a given place over time. Here's a look at King Street in 1940 and a look at the same place in 2013.
King Street in 1940 and the same place in 2013
Rosslyn in 1966
The skyline in Arlington VA has changed radically since this photo was taken in 1966. Rosslyn is located in Arlington VA near Washington DC. Rosslyn now home to many high-rise condos and upscale townhouses.
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.
Group in colonial costume at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia 1932
George Washington Masonic Memorial
Westward view from Alexandria House — the Masonic Temple
View of Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria
George Washington Masonic Temple at sunset
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rosslyn as seen from Waterview condos
Rooftop deck at Waterview
Rosslyn has lots of condominiums to chose from
Rosslyn Mews in Arlington
Bridges over the Potomac River
At Freedom Park, in front of the Artisphere in Rosslyn
Here's another blast from Old Town Alexandria's past. This picture from 1926 shows 607 Cameron Street. The stately vehicle out front reminds one of the SUV's that are popular today.
607 Cameron Street in Old Town Alexandria 1926
Old Town is a mixture of old and new, with many homes dating to the colonial era.
The view from the window at Cameron Mews
207 Royal St N is in Alexandria
Carriage Works is in Alexandria
Carriage Works is in Alexandria
Torpedo Factory is in Alexandria
501 Duke St is in Old Town Alexandria
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Ladies waiting on Fort Hunt Rd, for the Fairfax County bookmobile
This is an interesting photo for a number of reasons. Firstly, I can't help but notice that something in the distance has caught the full attention of the dogs. Are the dogs a pug and a great dane? The child in the stroller is bundled up and braced for cold. The little red wagon is loaded full of books and another lady carries an armful of books. In the days before 100 cable channels and the Internet and video games and mobile phones and more, we read just a bit more.
I'd like to know exactly where this is on Fort Hunt Road. It looks a bit like the foot of Belle Haven, which would make the empty field Olde Belhaven Towne. But the hill doesn't look quite right for that location.
