This is an aerial view of the Belle Haven Marina near the confluence of Cameron Run and the Potomac River. At the top of the image you can see Porto Vecchio.
1980 aerial view of Belle Haven Marina.
Belle Haven Marina Today
Docks at Belle Haven Marina on the Potomac River
Belle Haven Marina is one of several marinas along the Potomac in the Mount Vernon / Fort Hunt area
General view of Washington Dc from the south toward the Treasury Building and THE WHITE HOUSE. Cows are grazing nearby
1919..General view of Washington Dc from the south toward the Treasury Building and The White House. Cows are grazing nearby
In 1961, a police cruiser hit a utility pole. This picture was taken east on Duke Street around the 1800 block.
1800 block of Duke Street in Alexandria 1961
This image is from the same area 50 years later.
Duke Street square
1940 ,George Washington Birthday Parade on the 1100 block of King St. Alexandria Va.
President's Day is fast approaching. The holiday of President's Day occurs on or about the birthday of George Washington, our first President, and resident of Mount Vernon VA.
There are a number of fascinating details in the picture above from 1940. The police uniforms have changed so very much since that day. Although many of the buildings survive, many of the businesses did not. For example folks don't by Stetson Hats like they used to. Here's the same location today.
A bench right across from the biking / running / walking trail
Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate on the Potomac
