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The decorations are coming out. Old Town Alexandria really does it up for Halloween!
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This stretch of homes on Queen St looks like something you would see in DC. They were built in 1880 and are only two blocks from King St and three blocks from the river.
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I love the color of this door. And I don’t often see a door knocker that’s black.
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Sometimes I forget we’re in the flight path for Reagan National Airport. Then I’m reminded on the days they alter the flight path slightly and the planes are louder and closer.
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This house on the corner of Wolfe and S Pitt has a huge patio on the side. One of the perks of a corner lot.
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This house on S Fairfax St sure is a bright pop of color on this block. It was built in 1830.
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The entry to this home on Wolfe St looks like the entrance to another realm.
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The Old Town Trader Joe’s is geared up for Fall!
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This flounder house on Wolfe St was built back from the street just far enough to provide two off street parking spots. Brilliant!
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The river was filled in along S Union St to make land for a warehouse district in 1798. Later, trains were brought in to move goods to and from the warehouses until they were largely abandoned by the 1960s. The tracks are now embedded in the sidewalk as a reminder.
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This is the Vowell-Snowden-Black House, built in 1800. It’s a federal style home that sits on almost an acre of land (huge for Old Town). It’s been owned by several notable people including Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black (yikes). The current owners are doing major renovations.
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This unassuming home on S Lee St hiding behind the trees is actually over 4000 sq ft and sits on a large lot. It’s an Italianate style home built in 1800.
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This building at the corner of N Pitt and Queen is a law office and real estate office, but has a great color combination.
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The Colonial Market and Fair is an 18th century marketplace that takes place annually on the grounds of Mount Vernon. Food, entertainment, and plenty of shopping. I found an innkeeper’s sign (re-creation) for my office by J. Foster Historic Signs.
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Warning sign. Crazy dog.
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The wife and I went to Live at the Library of Congress tonight with some friends. It was a movie themed costume ball, so we were Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy.
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City of Alexandria posted this on a local restaurant. Yikes!
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This row of homes on S Fairfax has an extra-wide sidewalk.
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While this home looks skinny, Internet real estate sites say it has over 3500 square feet! It was built in 1840 and is clearly haunted. 😉
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Visited the dad in South Carolina to celebrate his 80th birthday. Back with a local picture tomorrow. 😁
