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	Title: Ainsworth Downs, U. S. Hwy No. 1 Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: 12 miles south of Washington, D. C. and 6 miles south of Alexandria, Va. On U. S. Hwy. No. 1. Member of I.e.. and United Motor Courts, and recommended by Duncan Hines. Phone Ingleside 56.			Title: Alexandria Academy Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: Built 1785. Endowed school. George Washington gave $250.00 annually for the support of this Academy and on his death bequeathed $4,000.00 for a trust fund, for the institution. Robert E. Lee graduated from this school in 1824.

	Title: Alexandria Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22 Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen PM 1942 Description: The altar, pedestals and desks of Secretary and Treasurer are all original furniture, also there are seventeen fan-back chairs that are original. The original Bible, published in 1763, rests on the altar.			Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA) unused Description: Where Washington Worshipped

	Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back PM 1909 Description: In Christ church at Alexandria, Va., Washington's pew remains as in the days when occupied by him; and across the aisle is the pew which still bears the name plate of Robert E. Lee.			Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back Description: Where George Washington worshiped


	Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused			Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused

	Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), White Border unused			Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

	Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused			Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

	Title: Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Aug-22			Title: Christ Church In Alexandria Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia is one whose historical place in America fully merits the interest it receives. The Parish to which it belongs has existed continuously since 1765. The building was completed in 1773. The bell tower is a later addition.

	Title: Christ Church Where Washington Worshipped Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-10			Title: Christ Church Where Washington Worshipped Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1904 Oct-12

	Title: Christ Church, Cameron and North Washington Streets Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: This lovely English Style Church was built between 1767 and 1773. George Washington and Robert E. Lee both worshipped here. Washington's pew is preserved and on view			Title: Confederate Monument Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: At the intersection of Prince and Washington Streets, stands Appomattox Monument, erected in 18889 by the surviving Confederate soldiers to the memory of their dead comrades. This was the place where the southern soldiers gathered, and from which they marched south on May 24th, 1861, the beginning of the Civil War.

	Title: Fire Apparatus Presented By George Washington Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: Fire Apparatus Presented by George Washington, 1774, Alexandria, Va.			Title: George Washington , Masonic National Memrial Alexandria Virginia (VA), White Border PM 1923 Description: This great memorial to George Washington, the Mason, is situated on a hill west of Alexandria between the City of Washington and Mount Vernon. The imposing 250 foot high memorial will overlook to the north the City of Washington and to the south Mount Vernon his home, while to the east lies Alexandria, Virginia , which city he helped to plan. The unusual architectural features and the remarkably landscaped terraced approaches present a sticking apearance. It was modelled after the ancient towers which were used as beacons to guide mariners into harbor as exemplified in he beacon at Rhodes. The memorial will house a priceless collection of memorial will house a priceless collection of memorabilla of Washington including numerous articles closely connected with his career in the Masonic order. The cost of the memorial will e $3,000,000. It is being built by the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.

	Title: George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: This imposing memorial to George Washington, the Mason, 333 ft. high, will overlook the city of Washington to the north and Mt. Vernon to the south, while eastward at its foot lies Alexandria, which city he helped to plan. The building of unusual architecture and remarkable terraces, is modelled after the ancient towers which were used as beacons to guide mariners, as examplified in the beacon at Rhodes. The memorial will house a priceless collection of memorabilia of Washington, including many articles closely connected with his career in the Masonic order. It is being built by the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association and will coat $4,000,000.			Title: George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA), White Border PM 1929 Description: This great Memorial to George Washington, the Mason, is situated on Shooters Hill, in the western part of Alexandria, Va., on the highway between the City of Washington and Mount Vernon, his old home. The imposing Memorial 333 feet high, will overlook the City of Washington to the north and Mount Vernon to the south, while eastward at its foot lies Alexandria, which city he helped to plan. All the surrounding country is rich in historical association. The unusual architectural features and the remarkable terraced approaches present a striking appearance. It is modelled after the ancient towers which were used as beacons to guide mariners into habors, as exemplified in the beacor, at Rhodes. The Memorial will house a priceless collection of memorabilia of Washington, including many articles closely connected with his career in the Masonic order. The coat of the Memorial will be $4,000,000. It is being built by the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.

	Title: George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA), Real Photo unused			Title: George Washington National Masonic Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen PM 1946 Description: The George Washington National Masonic Memorial, approached by a series of terraces, is 230 feet in length and 160 feet wide, and rises to a height of 200 feet. The memorial had its inception in the desire of the Alexandria - Washington Lodge (Washington's Lodge) to provide a fitting shrine for the preservation of the priceless relics of its illustrious master. The memorial is in design typical of Washington's life and character.

	Title: Greetings From Alexandria Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: The City of Alexandria is so closely identified with George Washington that it could easily be called his home town. Mt. Vernon is but 7 miles away, but he maintained a town house and owned considerable property in Alexandria, and here also most of his best friends lived. Alexandria is today a great railroad and shipping center, but its great interest for the visitor is its historic significance.			Title: Greetings From Alexandria Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: The City of Alexandria is so closely identified with George Washington that it could easily be called his home town. Mt. Vernon is but 7 miles away, but he maintained a town house and owned considerable property in Alexandria, and here also most of his best friends lived. Alexandria is today a great railroad and shipping center, but its great interest for the visitor is its historic significance.

	Title: Harrisonburg Hose Co. Firemen Alexandria Virginia (VA), Real Photo PM 1910 Aug-24 Description: Fireman's Convention			Title: Harry Smith Motel, 1555 Richmond Highway Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome PM 1962

	Title: Home of "Light Horse Harry" Lee Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: Light Horse Harry Lee was a Revolutionary hero and the father of Robert Edward Lee. The house was built in 1776 and still stands			Title: House In Which Lafayette Was Entertained By Washington Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: It was in this house that Lafayette was entertained when he visited Washington in Alexandria

	Title: Interior Alexandria Washington Masonic Lodge Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: The original Bible, published in 1763, rests on the altar, which together with the pedestals and desks of Secretary and Treasurer are all original furniture, and also there are seventeen fan-back chairs that are original.			Title: Interior Alexandria Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22 Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: The Altar, pedestals and desks of Secretary and Treasurer are all original furniture, also there are seventeen fan-back chairs that are original. The original Bible, published in 1763, rests on the altar.

	Title: Interior Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused			Title: Interior Of Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen PM 1912 Description: Interior Of Christ Church, Alexandria Virginia, built in 1767 of bricks imported form England. George Washington was a member of the vestry, and the pew which he purchased in February, 1773, remains unaltered Robert E. Lee Also worshiped here.

	Title: Interior View Of Old Lodge Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: East view of "Old" Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22, A. F. & A. M., of Alexandria, Va., of which General George Washington was first Worshipful Master in 1788-89, showing Master's chair occupied by Washington when Master, also original desks, benches, etc., The Lesser Lights were used at the laying of the Cornerstone of the National Capitol and at the Washington's Funeral. On the wall to the left of Master's chair is the Williams Painting of Washington, made in 1794 for the Lodge.			Title: Interior, Alexandria Washington Masonic Lodge Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: The altar, pedestals and desks of Secretary and Treasurer are all original furniture, also there are seventeen fan-back chairs that are original. The Original Bible, published in 1763, rests on the altar.

	Title: Lindo Restaurant And Cabins, Hwy No. 1 Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: 6 miles south of Alexandria, Va., route U. S. No. 1 Stop for real Italian spaghetti dinners, steaks, chicken and other fine foods. Phone Engleside 10. Prop., M. Vigliucci.			Title: Marshall House Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: The house in which Colonel Ellsworth met his death taking down the Confederate flag

	Title: Old Carlyle House Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Apr-24			Title: Old Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908

	Title: Old Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused			Title: Old Christ Church Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

	Title: Old Presbyterian Meeting House Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: Erected 1774. The churchyard which adjoins the church holds the tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier as well as the remains of many of Washington's closest friends. The Meeting House contains the oldest pipe organ in America			Title: Olde Colony Motor Lodge Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome PM 1963 Description: On beautiful Mount Vernon Memorial Highway in Alexandria, is Virginia's most modern and luxurious motor court. With architecture and grounds designed to simulate a colonial estate, its pink brick buildings reflect the charm of 18th century manor house life. In the rich atmosphere of the traditional old South, guests enjoy every comfort of modern living, including radio. telephone, air-conditioning and television in every room. Convenient to the nation's capitol, Olde Colony is ideal for families, businessmen and convention groups. 102 Rooms - 3 minutes South of National Airport, cor. N. Washington and First Sts., Alexandria, Va.

	Title: Penn-Daw Restaurant Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: Fine food, reasonably priced and graciously served in one of the Capital's most charming dining rooms. Many excellent motels in area. Breakfast, lunch, dinner - Air Conditioned. Recommended by Duncan Hines and AAA on U.S. 1 - 2 miles south of Alexandria, VA. Phone SO 5-4321.			Title: The Carlisle House Alexandria Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused

	Title: The Carlyle House Alexandria Virginia (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused Description: The Carlyle House was erected by John S. Carlyle in 1732. In 1755, the details of Braddock's expedition against Fort Duquesne were arranged here by that unfortunate officer and the governors of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. With the exception of one or two changes, which time has rendered necessary, the room in which the conferences took place remains as it then was.			Title: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA) unused Description: George Washington National Masonic Memorial Alexandria VA. This great Memorial of George Washington, the Mason, is situated on a hill west of Alexandria, between the City of Washington and Mount Vernon. The imposting 250-foot high Memorial overlooks to the north, the city of Washington and to the south Mt. Vernon his home; while to the east lies Alexandria, Virginia, which city he helped to plan. The Memorial will house a priceless collection of memorabilia of Washington, including numerous articles closely connected with his career in the Masonic order

	Title: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: This great Memorial to George Washington, the Mason, is situated on a hill west of Alexandria, between the City of Washington and Mount Vernon. The imposing 250-foot high Memorial overlooks to the north, the city of Washington and to the south Mt. Vernon, his home; while to the east lies Alexandria, Virginia, which city he helped to plan. The Memorial will house a priceless collection of memorabilia of Washington, including numerous articles closely connected with his career in the Masonic order.			Title: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: This great Memorial of George Washington, the Mason is situated on a hill west of Alexandria, between the city of Washington and Mount Vernon. The imposing 250 foot high Memorial overlooks to the north, the city of Washington and to the South Mount Vernon his home: and rising above Alexandria, Virginia, the city he helped to plan.

	Title: The Old Presbyterian Meeting House Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: In the graveyard behind this sanctuary rest many founders of the seaport city, among them George Washington's lifelong intimates and comrades at arms. Here, in 1932, was dedicated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution.			Title: The Virginia Lodge, 6027 Richmond Hwy Alexandria Virginia (VA), Chrome unused Description: The Virginia Lodge minutes from Washington, D. C.

	Title: Woodlawn Home Of Nellie Custis Alexandria Virginia (VA), Linen unused Description: Woodlawn was built in 1805 and was part of the Washington estate, being bequeathed by Washington's will to Nellie Custis who was a granddaughter of Martha Washington.

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