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A Brief History of Alexandria
ART & ARCHITECTURE
PRESENTED BY LISA GROOVER
For those of you who have been to my home or office, you know that I LOVE COLORFUL CONTEMPORARY ART! I am thrilled to have found a way to combine this passion with my love of real estate and I call the events...ART & ARCHITECTURE.
On multiple occasions, I have had the privilege to “borrow” fabulous artwork from two award winning Torpedo Factory artists to stage my listings. The works of Beverly Ryan and Marsha Staiger adorn my own walls, and provided the “WOW” factor for a recent sale in Old Town Alexandria.
l isa g roover
REALTOR® | LICENSED IN VA NVAR Platinum Top Producer m 703.919.4426 | LGroover@McEnearney.com 2020 LisaGroover.com
About Living in Alexandria
“Alexandria has been nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th-and 19thcentury architecture for many years. Around every corner and in every neighborhood is a picturesque streetscape, a surprising architectural detail, al fresco dining and global cuisine. I love working with our city leadership to shine a light on Alexandria’s diverse and inclusive community, and expand the lens through which we frame American history and uplift undertold stories. With hundreds of independent boutiques and restaurants, an expanding waterfront district and intimate historic museums, it’s no surprise that Alexandria has been named a ‘Top 5 Best Small City in the U.S.’ for three consecutive years by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.”
Patricia Washington
President and CEO, Visit Alexandria
Waterfront / PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
“The best thing about working and living in Alexandria is the undeniable sense of community. I like to call Alexandria a big ‘Cheers’ bar, where everyone knows your name. Your favorite restaurant knows your order when you walk in. Your favorite boutiques know what you like. You get to know the owners behind the business. You get to support someone’s dream by shopping and supporting local. All of this makes Alexandria great.”
Maurisa Potts
Founder, Spotted MP
“I’m inspired daily by all of the hard working small businesses that pivoted overnight to survive COVID-19. I love how the community supports their small businesses. #lovelocalOT And, I love how rich in history our town is, yet it is so hip and modern! From our boutiques to our restaurants, we are the coolest spot in the DMV!
Megan Podolsky
Business owner and Old Town Boutique District President
ABOUT THE AREA “My Favorite Thing”
About Living in Alexandria
Heather Peeler
CEO, ACT for Alexandria
“What I love about Alexandria is its rich history, which includes a fire department that has served residents for more than 150 years. When you visit Alexandria, you immediately notice its small town charm and big city ambitions. There’s a sense of community and inclusiveness, and those characteristics are major contributors to Alexandria being a vibrant and progressive City.”
Corey Smedley
1. Unique architectural details spanning 200 years… I can walk the same block every day and see something new.
2. The alleys! My favorite part of Old Town.
3. The Potomac! Rent a sailboat or kayak and see the City from the water.
4. Carlyle House Gardens, a hidden gem in the center of the City.”
Fire Chief
“This area is the best place to live, learn, work and play in Northern Virginia. From the Workhouse Arts Center to Mount Vernon Estate, Occoquan (River) Regional Park to Huntley Meadows, we have it all – history, heritage, diversity, natural beauty, recreation, parks, rivers, great schools, abundant jobs, transportation options and great neighborhoods. And, as we bring the Richmond Highway Corridor into the 21st century redevelopment, planned, vibrant urban communities, it doesn’t get any better!”
Supervisor Dan Storck
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Scott Shaw
ALX Community, Alexandria Restaurant Partners
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For more information about some of Alexandria’s unique neighborhoods, visit the pages indicated on the map.
