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I-395 was once Shirley Highway, in the 1950’s?

February 25, 2015October 14, 2015Aletha Golas

It's amazing how much Shirley Highway has changed since becoming I-395. It's also hilarious when you see what hasn't changed.

Shirley Highwau — Shirley Highway 1950's

The last residence of Jefferson Davis, in District of Columbia

February 24, 2015October 14, 2015Aletha Golas

Sometimes its easy to forget how much history is jam-packed into the National Capital Region. Around every corner we find reminders of past Presidents, prior wars and important events and personages. You can live in this area your entire life and still be a tourist . . .

1736_I_Street_NW_the_last_residence_of_Jefferson_Davis_in_Washington__ — Last residence of Jefferson Davis in Washington DC

Rosslyn in Arlington VA, in 1966

February 22, 2015October 14, 2015Aletha Golas

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.

Aerial View of Alexandria, Virginia, in 1919

February 21, 2015October 14, 2015Aletha Golas

As this image demonstrates, 100 years ago Alexandria was a working port.

Masonic dress, from the colonial era

February 20, 2015October 14, 2015Aletha Golas

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.

westward view from Alexandria House — Westward view from Alexandria House — the Masonic Temple

view of Carlyle District — View of Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria

masonic temple — George Washington Masonic Temple at sunset

masonic temple from foot of hill — George Washington National Masonic Memorial

Masonic Lodge. — 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.

Fairlington, in 1946

February 18, 2015January 5, 2016Aletha Golas

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.

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.

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Key Bridge under construction, in 1917

February 17, 2015October 15, 2015Aletha Golas

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.