Before there was Beacon Hill Shopping Center, the Beacon Mall was in the exact same location. When you look at the picture below, some landmarks and shapes are very recognizable.
For example the water tower and the profile of buildings remains much as it was. Today the "big boxes" of Lowe's and Marshalls are in the same place. Famous Dave's is nowhere to be seen. It's also interesting to notice the cars that are in the lot.
Beacon Mall in the 1970's
Annandale before KMart? Annandale with a movie theatre? Yes, this was Annandale in 1965. Annandale has really changed a lot in the last 50 years, but there are a number of structures that have survived in surprising ways.
Annandale 1965
Annandale is located in Fairfax County inside the Beltway near the West End of Alexandria. Much of Annandale is in the 22003 / Annandale VA zipcode. Annandale is an "Inside the Beltway" suburb offering a mix of affordable condos and townhouses, single-family homes and a few luxury residences.
109 S. Saint Asaph St, Alexandria VA. Built in 1883, now a restaurant
The building which now houses Columbia Firehouse Restaurant was built in 1883. The bell tower next door is long gone and building has been repurposed but it still stands. Columbia Firehouse stands as a historic, beautifully preserved piece of Old Town’s heritage. From the street, the building has changed little while the interior has given way to sumptuous dining rooms on four levels, an atrium, an outdoor patio and an exquisitely detailed barroom.
One hundred years ago trolleys, horses, and horse drawn carts were just as commonplace as automobiles in our nation's capital.
View of F Street, NW from 9th Street looking West. (ca 1900)
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
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 . . .
Last residence of Jefferson Davis in Washington DC
Arlington Real Estate Ad 1922
Take a look at this unbeatable deal in Arlington VA! Best of all, the seller is offering a 10% discount for cash. These are bungalow homes 3 and one half miles from Washington DC. The lots are selling for as little as $250!
No, this deal isn't too good to be true . . . it's too old to be true. Take a look at the offer above from 1922 and compare and contrast that with these homes just listed for sale in Arlington VA:
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.
