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About Alexandria in VirginiaAn independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia – Alexandria Alexandria is located on the west bank of the Potomac River just 6 miles of Washington DC and is a part of the Washington –Baltimore Metropolitan area. The Potomac River, Arlington County and Fairfax County surround Alexandria. This great city is shaped by its distance [...] |
Carlyle Towers in the Carlyle District NeighborhoodCarlyle Towers situated between King St. Metro and the Eisenhower Metro in the Carlyle District is a landmark in Alexandria. It is a part of the new skyline of Alexandria that serves the communities around USPTO and the US District Court. Carlyle District is one of the newest parts of Alexandria approximately 76.5 acres of [...] |
The James M. Duncan Library in Del RayLong term Alexandria City Councilman and member of the Library Board, James M. Duncan (1897 – 1967) was born in Alexandria. After his death in 1967, the Del Ray branch was named after him in his honor. The James M. Duncan Library continues to serve the Del Ray community in Alexandria. The new renovation to [...] |
Italian Styled Colecroft Station in Alexandria VAColecroft Station is a 5 brick building complex, created with an Italian Renaissance Revival style and built in 1990. Floor plans range 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with balconies. Colecroft Station is just a few walks away to restaurants, shops and entertainment in Old Town Alexandria in one way and the same convenience in [...] |
Fish and Chips, Irish made in Old TownAuthentic Irish Fried Fish and Chips can be found at Eamon’s on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. One does not need to travel to Ireland to have a taste of this superb meal. But once in Eamon’s you would get the notion that you are definitely in Ireland. With a variety of sauces to [...] |
Murphy’s Irish Pub for the Irish hearts in Old TownAt King Street in Old Town Alexandria, just a walk from Washington Street / The George Washington Parkway, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub offers Irish classics and pub fare. All served with reasonable prices and delicious food. Events never run out at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub. Various musical entertainments will surely fill an activity calendar. Old [...] |
Historical Plaques in Old Town AlexandriaEnhancing value of property, historical plaques can be found in many homes and buildings in Old Town Alexandria. On Hotel Monaco on King Street, its plaque reads: The Marshall House stood upon this site and within the building on early morning of May 24, 1861 James W. Jacksonwas killed by Federal soldiers while defending his property [...] |
Washington Square convenient for nearby Old Town condosThis 235000 square foot Class A office and retail complex in a 2 acre site, Washington Square is a convenient business and shopping center along Alexandria’s main street and North Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria. Featuring twin 4 story buildings designed with brick and cast stone exterior along with glass walls overlooking a grand [...] |
Fountain Condominiums with exceptional views of AlexandriaLocated in the West End of Alexandria, a few blocks away from I-395, the Fountains Condominium is set at a convenient where residents can simply walk to restaurants and shops nearby or commute public transportation that is available to them once they step out of the building. Fountain Condominiums’ units have plenty of windows for [...] |
Old Town’s ADAM houses“ADAM” – Federal style houses named after the English brothers who popularized the style. Dating back to the 1700’s in the East Coast, federal style architecture had become popular along with the rebirth of interest in Greek as well as Roman culture. Swags, garlands, elliptical windows and other details were added to Georgian houses. Thus, [...] |
Service ExpectationsCity Announces Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities FY 2010 Service Reductions On Aril 27, City Council adopted a $530 million General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010, a 2.2% decrease of $12 million from FY 2009 --- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
RPCA Approved Budget--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities FY 2011 Service ExpectationsOn May 3, City Council adopted a $531.6 million General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, an increase of 0.3% from FY 2010. Despite challenging economic conditions, the goal of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is to maintain its core services. As costs continue to increase in providing core services to residents, some service adjustments have been made. --- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
First Annual Youth Arts FestivalThe First Annual Youth Arts Festival, designed for youth and families, is scheduled for Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson-Houston Elementary School Park at 1501 Cameron St. This fun filled, cultural enriching, and completely engaging festival features live performances, puppet theatre, fine art displays, interactive workshops, poetry readings and opportunities for youth to sell their art. --- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
Youth Art Festival--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
Arts in AlexandriaCelebrating the Arts in Alexandria! Alexandria Film Festival Charles Houston Art Project Alex Awards Alexandria Festival of the Arts City Galleries Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center National Arts Survey Places Alexandria on the Map Alexandria in Top 25 for Arts Dest --- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
The Sacandaga Totem Sculpture--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Thursday, 29, July, 2010 |
Jones Point ParkJones Point Park is approximately 65 acres in size. The property is and will remain owned, maintained and operated by the National Park Service as land of the US Department of Interior. --- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Wednesday, 28, July, 2010 |
Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park & Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory GroupThe City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will advise City staff on Fort Ward Park and Museum use and management. The ten members of the group were appointed by the City Manager in October 2009 based on their commitment to a balanced, multi-use park and historic site in the City, and are representative of the diversity of interests and uses of the park and museum site. --- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Wednesday, 28, July, 2010 |
Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group 6-22-2010 Minutes--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Wednesday, 28, July, 2010 |
