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Landmark Sketches of Alexandria by John Moll

September 24, 2013September 24, 2013Aubrey Nesbitt

Alexandria's "grandest" home, built in 1752. In 1755, five British governors met here to discuss the French and Indian War. They proposed taxation without representation which sparked the American Revolution. — Alexandria’s “grandest” home, built in 1752. In 1755, five British governors met here to discuss the French and Indian War. They proposed taxation without representation which sparked the American Revolution.

Now a museum, the most cherished possession is a seven-foot handpumper purchased by George Washington for four hundred dollars.

Retaining it's cobblestone street is Captains Row in the 100 block of Prince Street. Many captains' lived here during the era of tall sailing ships. — Retaining it’s cobblestone street is Captains Row in the 100 block of Prince Street. Many captains’ lived here during the era of tall sailing ships.

The oldest house (restored) in Alexandria, built by William Ramsey a prominent Scottish merchant is now headquarters of Alexandria Tourist Council.

Sketch by John Moll

Sketch by John Moll

The land for Christ Church was given by the Alexander family. Construction began in 1767 and was completed in 1773. George Washington owned a pew and Robert E. Lee was confirmed here. Colonel James Wren of Falls Church was the Architect.

A mecca for social life for three centuries, restored and maintained by American Legion Post 24. George Washington is said to have recruited his first command here in 1754.

One of the oldest Apothecary shops in the nation established in 1792 and operated without interruption for one hundred and forty one years by five generations of the Stabler and Leadbeater families.

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