The egg roll on the White House lawn has become a local and national tradition. Compare these two images, one from 1929 the other from 2013.
Egg roll on the White House lawn, 2013Egg roll on the White House lawn, 1929
Here's an aerial view of the Reston area before Reston was built. Reston is a planned community in Fairfax County VA. It's located off the Dulles Toll Road not far from the intersection of Rt. 28 and Rt 7.
Reston a looooooooooooooooooog time ago
This aerial photo from 1980 depicts the intersection of Frye Road and Rt 1 (Richmond Highway). It's amazing how much this area has changed. Compare this to a Google satellite image from today.
Frye Rd & Richmond Highway
Here's a look at the 7-11 at Burke in the 1970's. Burke isn't what one would consider the "big city" or even small town for that matter, but Burke is a bastion of commerce compared to what it was not so long ago.
Burke 7-11 70 or 80's
N. Quincy Street in Arlington VA is located near Ballston connecting Buckingham and Lyon Park. In 1962 the 22003 zip code looked like a scene directly out of The Wonder Years TV show.
N. Quincy Street, 1962.
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
The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington DC near Rosslyn. Today the reflecting pools and National Mall are a public park for tourists and residents alike. In 1917, Washington DC was still a sleep southern town. The waterfront was nearly a morass.
Lincoln Memorial in 1917Reflecting pools at the Lincoln Memorial
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.
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.
