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historical sites: GEORGE WASHINGTON AIR JUNCTION - A GIGANTIC FLOP - 02/23/08 04:25 PM
 
 
Henry Woodhouse purchased 1,500 acres of dairyland in Hybla Valley during the 1920's.
It was his objective to build the largest transatlantic commercial airport in the National Capital Area.  There were three runways with the largest being 7.200 feet long as well as moorings for Zeppelins.
 
Howver, the airport never received the necessary approvals - there is no record of any takeoffs or landings during its' operation.
 
 
 

 
 
The land was leased to dairy farmers until 1950 when the Virginia National Guard established an anti-aircraft battery in defense of Washington, D.C. on the site … (8 comments)

historical sites: BEACON FIELD AIRPORT IS NOW BEACON MALL SHOPPING CENTER - 02/19/08 05:55 PM
 
In all the years we lived in Mount Vernon and shopped at Beacon Mall I wondered where the name originated.
The original 74 acre tract was purchased by an Alexandria businessman in the 18th century.  It changed hands over time and became the site of City View, an impressive 19th century estate.
The site (elevation 249 feet) was an ideal location for an airfield which was developed in the 1920's.  Originally, it was used by private pilots and the US Mail Service.
During Woeld War II it saw service as a training school for naval aviation cadets as well as the Womens Air Force … (2 comments)

historical sites: AN HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA CHURCH ROOF - 12/21/07 03:23 PM
 
 
The Christmas ornament at the right is a slate roof section from one of the most historic churches in Northern Virginia.
Old Presbyterian Meeting House on South Fairfax Street in the City of Alexandria was chartered as a Presbyteian congregation in 1772 .  The sanctuary you see pictured was built in 1775.
The front steps were the highest review point in Alexandria.  It was on these steps that General George Washington made his farewell review of his troops as they paraded past.
One of the buildings on the church grounds that was built in 1787 is Flounder House - it was the … (0 comments)

historical sites: Alexandria - Home of History - 10/26/07 12:30 PM
Alexandria, Virginia is a great place to visit, live and work.  With more than 250 years of history, this hometown of George Washington still retains much of the character and charm from its' earlier days as a major port city. 
Alexandria boasts citizens who are noted for their strong sense of community.  That is not strange since Alexandria played host to the likes of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison and Robert E. Lee. 
Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia, right across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.  You can see the Washington Monument in the picture at the right which … (0 comments)

 
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