mount vernon: An 18th Century View Of Washington's Mount Vernon - 11/02/09 08:50 AM
Contrary to common belief the clip art view of Mount Vernon at the right is not the front entry - it is the "back porch" that overlooks the Potomac River.
Guests to the estate did not normally arrive by boat or barge, but rather by horse or horse … (8 comments)
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mount vernon: The Washingtons May Have Invited Us To Tea - 06/01/09 04:39 PM
For eight years our family lived within walking distance of the Mount Vernon Estate. As we walked along Old Mount Vernon Road we passed the gate that provided an unobstructed view of the mansion identical to the one above. It was also a short bicycle ride to the George Washington Parkway and a … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: 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 … (8 comments)
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mount vernon: 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 … (2 comments)
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mount vernon: FULL SERVICE GAS STATION THRIVES IN MOUNT VERNON VA - 02/11/08 07:19 PM
There is only one gas station in the Fort Hunt section of Mount Vernon. It is located in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center .
Yes, they pump your gas, wash the windows and check the oil and fluid levels. Even though they are the only gas station in the Fort … (6 comments)
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mount vernon: Back To The Future at the Hollin Hall Shopping Center in Mount Vernon VA - 02/11/08 05:30 PM
The Hollin Hall Shopping Center located on Fort Hunt Road has survived handsomely since it was built in conjunction with Hollin Hall Village in the late 1940's and early 1950's.
The facade of the Safeway at the north end of the complex is typical of the architectural design of that … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: YACHT HAVEN ESTATES Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/23/08 07:56 PM
Yacht Haven Estates is a waterfront community of 175 homes. They were built in the 1970's and are sited on 1/2 to 3/4 acre lots.
The subdivision is home to Mount Vernon Yacht Club on the Potomac River.
Many of the original homes on the waterfront have been expanded or replaced with custom homes.
The remaining … (2 comments)
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mount vernon: VILLAMAY Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/21/08 02:14 PM
Villamay is a community of 240 homes between the George Washington Parkway and Fort Hunt Road in the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County. They were built by Gene May in the 1960's.
Gene will be remembered for numerous real estate projects in the Washington area, but most notably Villamay in Mount … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/16/08 09:58 AM
Hollin Hall Village is just that - a village of 580 homes off Fort Hunt Road. Although the homes are 50+ years old they are solidly built one level ramblers and continue to be extremely popular. The picture below is representative of how the original homes looked, but many of them … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: MOUNT VERNON FOREST Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/13/08 07:07 PM
As soon as you pass the Mount Vernon Mansion you are less than 5 minutes from Mount Vernon Forest. If you like a treed subdivision this is the spot for you. Most of the homes are on 1/2 acre lots and the elementary school is in the subdivision.
Due to its' proximity to the … (2 comments)
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mount vernon: WAYNEWOOD Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/11/08 07:44 PM
The first of 700 homes in Waynewood were delivered in the early 60's. They were extremely well crafted by Gosnell Builders.
A very attractive feature is that many of the split level homes have a fourth upper level which is a walk-in standup attic. Of course, many … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: BELLE VIEW Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/11/08 02:19 PM
Originally developed during World War II as housing for federal employees, the complex was converted to condominiums in 1981 by the IDI Group (Watergate and dozens of other complexes).
It is ideally situated on the George Washington Parkway along the Potomac River. You can ride your bike on the bike/jogging path to Olde Towne in 15 … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: RIVERSIDE ESTATES Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/09/08 07:34 AM
Riverside Estates has remained popular ever since the first homes were delivered in the mid-60's.
Convenience and the proximity of schools, shopping and recreational facilities are the key to their continued public acceptance.
The homes are about one mile from the George Washington Parkway at Mount Vernon where there is Fairfax County Connector bus … (2 comments)
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mount vernon: GEORGE WASHINGTON'S GRIST MILL - 01/07/08 02:00 PM
If you've never seen an 18th century grist mill in operation, the reconstructed George Washington Grist Mill is a fascinating place.
Washington's first ownership of a grist mill occurred when he inherited Mount Vernon from the widow of his half-brother, Lawrence. Its' primary purpose was to provide wheat and corm meal for area … (4 comments)
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mount vernon: WOODLAWN PLANTATION - 01/07/08 01:59 PM
There was no place in colonial America as grand as Woodlawn. The Lewises of Woodlawn entertained lavishly.
Before his death in 1799, George Washington deeded 2,000 acres of the Mount Vernon estate to Major Lawrence and Eleanor "Nelly" Custis Lewis. Lawrence was the President's nephew and "Nelly" was Martha Washington's grandaughter.
Dr. William Thornton, first … (4 comments)
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mount vernon: WHY WE LIVED IN MOUNT VERNON Alexandria Fairfax County VA - 01/04/08 08:05 PM
In 1974 we relocated to Virginia from Massachusettes. After a very thorough tour of Fairfax County we decided Mount Vernon was the place that suited our needs.
My husband's office was in Crystal City and the trip in on the George Washington Parkway was a pleasure. Additionally, it was convenient to Ronald … (7 comments)
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mount vernon: VILLAGE HARDWARE IN MOUNT VERNON - 12/31/07 08:54 PM
There was a time when you were comfortable in a hardware store since you felt like a neighbor and you probably were. Small town hardware srores, similar to the local drug store with soda fountain, have all but disappeared from the American landscape. Those days are not gone completely in Mount Vernon - Village Hardware … (8 comments)
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mount vernon: Mount Vernon,Fairfax County, Virginia,22306,September 2007 Detached Home Real Estate Market Report - 10/18/07 02:24 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22306. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: Mount Vernon,Fairfax County, Virginia,22306,September 2007 Town Home Real Estate Market Report - 10/18/07 02:23 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22306. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give … (0 comments)
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mount vernon: Mount Vernon,Fairfax County, Virginia,22307,September 2007 Town Home Real Estate Market Report - 10/18/07 02:23 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22307. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give … (0 comments)
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