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The Alexandria National Cemetery was established in 1862; one of the first National cemeteries. By 1864 it was almost full (with mostly Union soldiers) which led to the creation of the better-known Arlington National Cemetery just a few miles north of here.
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Done. Please oh please let hope and sanity defeat hate and chaos.
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Cavalier Antiques, at the corner of S Royal and Prince, has been in business since 1946. The building was built in 1760 and you can still see the ghosts sign of Palace Cleaners.
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The Crilley Warehouse on N Lee was once home to the Jamieson Bakery; famous for its biscuits, crackers, and bread. The bakery moved to this building in 1832, helping fuel the manufacturing and export industry in Alexandria. The building now hosts executive offices, restaurants, and shops.
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This house at the corner of Prince and S Pitt is less than 900 sq ft. Built in 1780 and only a block away from King Street, I’m sure it has quite a history.
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At the corner of Green and S Royal sits this little keychain library. Take a keychain (or trinket), leave a keychain (or trinket).
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Almost the entire length of South Lee Street shuts down for Halloween (around ten blocks). Children from all over the DMV come to get their fill of candy.
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This home with a barn-style roof on South Lee St was built in 1786. It’s now a realty office.
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Neighboring Old Town is the Carlyle neighborhood. It’s a dense residential and commercial area that’s home to the US Patent and Trademark Office, National Science Foundation, Five Guys Headquarters, and more.
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The Halloween theme on South Lee St is apparently skeleton Oktoberfest. Prost!
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St. John’s Square was a Jesuit military academy established in 1833 and closed in 1895. It’s now 10 different residences in the building. I’m glad they kept the original Georgian style.
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Roberdeau park, at the end of Wolfe St, is one of 14 parks along Alexandria’s two(ish) mile Potomac River waterfront. When the RiverRenew project is complete in 2025, you’ll be able to walk the entire waterfront through parks.
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Captain’s Row at night. The 100 block of Prince Street is the oldest cobblestone block in the city. Named for Captain John Harper who built many of these homes in the late 1700s.
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On April 15, 1791, officials dedicated the south corner stone of the boundary of a new federal territory that would become the District of Columbia. This is that stone and it is now entirely in Virginia since Alexandria retroceded to Virginia in 1846.
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This standalone home on N Saint Asaph is one of only five in Old Town on a double lot. Built in 1880, it has two parking spaces and beautiful yard and garden.
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I couldn’t find much information about this house on Duke Street other than it was built in 1822. Sure is a pretty one though.
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This home on South Royal was built in 1800 and was one of the first in Alexandria with running water. Shown here is the alley that was used to bring the horses around to the stable behind this row of homes. What appears to be a silo is now a spiral staircase inside.
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Taken from the top of Wilkes Street Tunnel. This used to be a railroad tunnel from 1856-1975. It’s now a pedestrian tunnel connecting Wilkes street to the waterfront and parks.
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This home on N Payne was originally a cigar shop. It was a studio-style home with no bedrooms and one bathroom. In 2018, the new owners renovated and updated while still keeping the nod to the original building.
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The nearby neighborhood of Del Ray is filled with adorable homes with wraparound porches and tree-lined streets. Several of the homes go all out on Halloween decorations too; like this home on Stewart Ave.
