Missouri Pacific-Texas Pacific Railroad Station, Tenth & Jackson Stree...
Significance: This passenger station is closely related to the history of Alexandria's growth as a commercial, religious and transportation center. A discussion of this phenomenon is, thus, necessary. Survey ... More
Dr. James Charlton House, Main Street & Bridge Street, Alexandria, Hun...
Significance: The Dr. James Charlton House is one of the few structures remaining in Alexandria that was used as a formal meeting hall for the activities of a social organization. The Odd Fellows were an active... More
Mason's Ordinary (Coffee House), 128 North Royal Street, Alexandria, I...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-86, FN-87, FN-88 Survey number: HABS VA-100 Building/structure dates: 1752 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1792 Subsequent Work N... More
Mason's Ordinary (Coffee House), 128 North Royal Street, Alexandria, I...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-86, FN-87, FN-88 Survey number: HABS VA-100 Building/structure dates: 1752 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1792 Subsequent Work N... More
Birds eye view of Alexandria, Virginia
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Magnus. Exhibited 196- to 1985, Camp David
Alexandria, Virginia. Christ Church - 19th century Virginia.
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Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Hunting Creek Bridge, .3 Mile South of ...
Significance: The Hunting Creek Bridge was one of the first group of parkway bridges to be built and maintained by the U.S. Government. As part of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, this bridge was designed an... More
Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, King & Pitt Streets
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Lawrence Lewis House, 815 Franklin Street (moved to 11701 River Drive,...
Significance: This building is important both from the standpoint of history and architectural details. It has long been dated circa 1800, but research among records of the Assurance Society of Virginia in Ric... More
Lawrence Lewis House, 815 Franklin Street (moved to 11701 River Drive,...
Significance: This building is important both from the standpoint of history and architectural details. It has long been dated circa 1800, but research among records of the Assurance Society of Virginia in Ric... More
Vowell-Snowden-Black Stable, Franklin Street, Alexandria, Independent ...
Significance: The Vowell-Snowden-Black Stable and Coach House is a fine example of a once common type of dependency building of which few now remain in Alexandria. Its history is similar to that of the Vowell-... More
Vowell-Snowden-Black Stable, Franklin Street, Alexandria, Independent ...
Significance: The Vowell-Snowden-Black Stable and Coach House is a fine example of a once common type of dependency building of which few now remain in Alexandria. Its history is similar to that of the Vowell-... More
Taylor-Fraser House, 414 Franklin Street (moved from 109 South Pitt St...
Significance: This late eighteenth century residence exhibiting fine detailing may have been built by an Alexandria mayor. It recently gained much notice for its dramatic removal (because of its location on an... More
Dennis Ramsay House, 221 South Lee Street, Alexandria, Independent Cit...
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Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...
Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More
Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...
Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More
Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...
Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More
Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...
Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More
Dr. William Brown House, 212 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Indepen...
Survey number: HABS VA-466 Building/structure dates: 17h2 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Dr. William Brown House, 212 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Indepen...
Survey number: HABS VA-466 Building/structure dates: 17h2 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Flounder Tavern Building, Sharpskin & Market Square Alleys, Alexandria...
Significance: This Alexandria founder building was built near 1800 and was doubled shortly after its construction with another "back-to-back" flounder building. This structure is sometimes reputed to have been... More
Flounder Tavern Building, Sharpskin & Market Square Alleys, Alexandria...
Significance: This Alexandria founder building was built near 1800 and was doubled shortly after its construction with another "back-to-back" flounder building. This structure is sometimes reputed to have been... More
Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Vir...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-120 Survey number: HABS VA-185 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Vir...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-120 Survey number: HABS VA-185 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, 107 South Fairfax Street, Alexandr...
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, 107 South Fairfax Street, Alexandr...
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, 107 South Fairfax Street, Alexandr...
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Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City...
Significance: This structure was built contemporaneously with its twin next door at 609 Oronoco, later known as Hallowell School. Together these chaste Georgian buildings confer distinction to the block, a qua... More
Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City...
Significance: This structure was built contemporaneously with its twin next door at 609 Oronoco, later known as Hallowell School. Together these chaste Georgian buildings confer distinction to the block, a qua... More
Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City...
Significance: This structure was built contemporaneously with its twin next door at 609 Oronoco, later known as Hallowell School. Together these chaste Georgian buildings confer distinction to the block, a qua... More
Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, Rap...
Survey number: HALS LA-4 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97000767
Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, Rap...
Survey number: HALS LA-4 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97000767
Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, Rap...
Survey number: HALS LA-4 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97000767
Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, Rap...
Survey number: HALS LA-4 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97000767
Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, Rap...
Survey number: HALS LA-4 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97000767
Ford Motor Company Plant, 700 South Union Street, Alexandria, Independ...
Survey number: HAER VA-123 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Ford Motor Company Plant, 700 South Union Street, Alexandria, Independ...
Survey number: HAER VA-123 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Ford Motor Company Plant, 700 South Union Street, Alexandria, Independ...
Survey number: HAER VA-123 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Fairfax-Adam-Hodgson House, 207 Prince Street, Alexandria, Independent...
Survey number: HABS VA-230 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, Independ...
Survey number: HALS VA-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 95000106
Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, Independ...
Survey number: HALS VA-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 95000106
Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, Independ...
Survey number: HALS VA-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 95000106
![[Woman assisted by man as she mounts or dismounts a donkey in Alexandria, Egypt]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMjgvd29tYW4tYXNzaXN0ZWQtYnktbWFuLWFzLXNoZS1tb3VudHMtb3ItZGlzbW91bnRzLWEtZG9ua2V5LWluLWFsZXhhbmRyaWEtZWd5cHQtNzJkYTAwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/62/webp "[Woman assisted by man as she mounts or dismounts a donkey in Alexandria, Egypt]")
[Woman assisted by man as she mounts or dismounts a donkey in Alexandr...
Title devised by library staff. On verso: Africa. Natives. Egypt, Alexandria. Woman on back of donkey. Possibly taken by Tancrède R. Dumas.
Convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
No. B435. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Battery Rodgers, Potomac River, near Alexandria
No. 143. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. V, p. 87. Hand written on verso: also BH825-16. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.
Interior. Address: 1315 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia. Full stereo, The War for the Union. Photographic History (No. 2298). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: V... More
View from the breastworks of Fort Sedgwick, called by the rebel soldie...
Stereograph showing long wooden spikes, chevaux-de-frise, extending from the fortifications of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Virginia.
Outskirts of Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of a train...
No. B1216. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More
U.S. Fire Department, Alexandria, Virginia, with steam fire engines, J...
Photograph shows fire fighters and steam fire engines in front of the Alexandria, Virginia fire department which was taken over by Union forces in early 1863. No. 265.
Alexandria, Virginia. Soldiers' Rest. (Railroad boxcars shown in foreg...
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Palais de Raz el-Tin à Alexandrie, vue générale / Bonfils.
Small boats on shoreline, in background, Palace of Râs el-Tîn. No. 9.
Egyptian views; Alexandria (Iskanderiyeh). Pompey's Pillar
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Alexandria, Egypt - A black and white photo of a city
Alexandria, Egypt; general view. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Egypt Alexandria; Shelf.
Alexandria Bay south from the Thousand Island House, Thousand Islands,...
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Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia - Public domain image. Dry plate n...
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![Water front at Alexandria, [Egypt], from Palace Ras el Tin](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MTAvMDEvMDEvd2F0ZXItZnJvbnQtYXQtYWxleGFuZHJpYS1lZ3lwdC1mcm9tLXBhbGFjZS1yYXMtZWwtdGluLTEwMjQuanBn/40/31/webp "Water front at Alexandria, [Egypt], from Palace Ras el Tin")
Water front at Alexandria, [Egypt], from Palace Ras el Tin
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Dr. Fairfax home, Alexandria, Virginia (Ford Motor Co.)
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Columbia fire engine house, Alex., Virginia
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ALEXANDRIA AIRPLANE FACTORY - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...
An old black and white photo of a factory, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Berliner Aircraft Company of Alexandri... More
ALEXANDRIA SHIP YARDS. VIEWS - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...
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Virginia ship launching of Clemence C. Morse, 1/10/20
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Paintings. Lord Fairfax VI, Masonic Lodge, Alexandria II
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Virginia Ship launching of Annie E. Morse
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Yates Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia. Bedroom with four-poster bed, Y...
Item title devised. Subject card annotation: Edward Carr. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked i... More
Fairfax-Moore-Montague House, 207 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia
Title from photographer's inventory. Related names: Mrs. Charles Moore. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11841-30. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints ... More
Potomac Electric Power Co. Alexandria plant. Remetal damaged parts III
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Potomac Electric Power Co. Alexandria plant. View of Potomac Electric ...
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Potomac Electric Power Co. Alexandria plant. No. 1 unit worn parts II
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The Blue Door, 708 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, Virginia
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Potomac Electric Power Co. Alexandria plant. View of Potomac Electric ...
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![[Group in colonial costume at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MzIvMDEvMDEvZ3JvdXAtaW4tY29sb25pYWwtY29zdHVtZS1hdC1nZW9yZ2Utd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1tYXNvbmljLW5hdGlvbmFsLW1lbW9yaWFsLWFsZXhhbmRyaWEtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Group in colonial costume at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia]")
[Group in colonial costume at George Washington Masonic National Memor...
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South Fairfax Street Area Survey, 227 South Fairfax Street (House), Al...
Survey number: HABS VA-618-H National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
James R. Caton House, 111 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Independen...
Significance: Built as a residence by a prominent Alexandria lawyer, this modestly-scaled late nineteenth century building exhibits interesting wood and brick detailing. Survey number: HABS VA-668 Building/st... More
South Fairfax Street Area Survey, 124 South Fairfax Street (House), Al...
Survey number: HABS VA-618-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Royal Street Area Survey, 112 South Royal Street (House), Alexandria, ...
Survey number: HABS VA-619-C National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Washington Street Area Survey, 215 North Washington Street (House), Al...
Survey number: HABS VA-617-C National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Adam Lynn House (second), 532 King Street, Alexandria, Independent Cit...
Significance: One of four buildings owned by or associated with Adam Lynn in this block (see also HABS reports VA-676, VA-686, and VA-688), this building is similar in architectural details to the two adjoining... More
Johnston-Vowell House, 224 South Lee Street, Alexandria, Independent C...
Survey number: HABS VA-451 Building/structure dates: ca. 1757 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
![Egypt. Alexandria. A view of the public bldg's [i.e., building] from the sea](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MzQvMDEvMDEvZWd5cHQtYWxleGFuZHJpYS1hLXZpZXctb2YtdGhlLXB1YmxpYy1ibGRncy1pZS1idWlsZGluZy1mcm9tLXRoZS1zZWEtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/28/webp "Egypt. Alexandria. A view of the public bldg's [i.e., building] from the sea")
Egypt. Alexandria. A view of the public bldg's [i.e., building] from t...
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Signs and trailer with tattoo artist on highway near Fort Beauregard. ...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Construction workers' shack on government property off new highway to ...
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Carpenter and construction worker from Georgia who is recovering from ...
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Converted canvas-topped truck (self-built), used by six construction w...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Lot of used cars, furniture billboard in background and new shack in w...
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Sign on highway from Fort Beauregard to Alexandria,in Pineville, Louis...
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Interior of construction workers shack. Alexandria, Louisiana
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Construction workers drying out bedding and mattress from their traile...
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Trailers occupied by defense workers inside Alexandria, Virginia
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Trailer occupied by defense worker and family. Trailer camp on U.S. 1 ...
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Trailer occupied by defense worker and family. Trailer camp on U.S. 1 ...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Wife of defense worker hanging out wash in trailer camp on Mount Verno...
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Machine for making torpedoes. Complicated operation of a turret lathe ...
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Church of St. Clement, 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Virginia. Cros...
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![[ Ragheb Moftah and four choir members in Abu-Kir, Alexandria, ca. 1960s]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTUvMTEvMjUvcmFnaGViLW1vZnRhaC1hbmQtZm91ci1jaG9pci1tZW1iZXJzLWluLWFidS1raXItYWxleGFuZHJpYS1jYS0xOTYwcy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/59/webp "[ Ragheb Moftah and four choir members in Abu-Kir, Alexandria, ca. 1960s]")
[ Ragheb Moftah and four choir members in Abu-Kir, Alexandria, ca. 196...
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219 North Royal Street (House), Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia
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Terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Alexandria, Vir...
Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More
Mailboxes in lobby. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, Alexandria, Louis...
Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Built in 1933 by architect Edward Neild. Art Deco style. Cr... More
Beatley Central Library, Alexandria, Virginia
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Carol M. Highsmith - Kingstowne Library, Alexandria, Virginia
Opened on June 24, 2000, the branch serves its vibrant, growing community from a convenient location on the lower level of the Landsdowne Centre shopping center. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided... More
Carol M. Highsmith - Kingstowne Library, Alexandria, Virginia
Opened on June 24, 2000, the branch serves its vibrant, growing community from a convenient location on the lower level of the Landsdowne Centre shopping center. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided... More