Download or read book African Americans of Alexandria Virginia written by Char McCargo Bah and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sitting just south of the nation's capital, Alexandria has a long and storied history." "Still, little is known of Alexandria's twentieth-century African American community. Experience the harrowing narratives of trials and triumph as Alexandria's African Americans helped to shape not only their hometown but also the world around them. Rutherford Adkins became one of the first black fighter pilots as a Tuskegee Airman. Samuel Tucker, a twenty-six-year-old lawyer, organized and fought for Alexandria to share its wealth of knowledge with the African American community by opening its libraries to all colors and creeds. Discover a vibrant past that, through this record, will be remembered forever as Alexandria's beacon of hope and light.

Download or read book Alexandria County Virginia written by Dorothy S. Provine and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The following publication consists of abstracts of entries in the registers for free blacks for Alexandria County (now Arlington County) Virginia for the period 1797 to 1861. ...These records were created and maintained by the county or circuit court and were usually signed by the clerk of the court." -- Introd.

Download or read book A Concise History of the City of Alexandria Va written by Franklin Longdon Brockett and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Capital Views written by James M. Goode and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Metropolitan areas change over the time. These changes come together and create a city's character and personality. Renowned Washington, DC, historian James Goode has assembled an incredible collection of images that look back at a Washington before it developed into the international metropolitan city it is today. The impactful historic photography exposes the elements of the DC metro area that have disappeared- the dairy farms of Loudoun County, the railroad round house in Alexandria, and model boats on the Rainbow Pool on the National Mall, as well as provide startling different views of areas and neighborhoods that still exist. The majority of these images have never been published, and under the curatorial eye of James Goode have been put together in a way that give readers a better understanding of the city Washington DC was, and the city it was to become."

Download or read book A Brief History of Alexandria County Virginia written by Va Board of Supervisors Alexandria Co and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book A Concise History of the City of Alexandria VA From 1669 to 1883 with a Directory of Reliable Business Houses in the City written by Franklin Longdon Brockett and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Download or read book Historic Photos of Alexandria written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexandria, Virginia, has been witness to events which helped create America. Many of the nation's founding fathers and well-known historical figures, including George Washington and Robert E. Lee, lived in, worked in, and were a part of the city. Though it started out as a modest tobacco trading town and seaport, Alexandria has truly been at the crossroads of American history. Its citizens are proud of Alexandria's place in history and its importance as a city steeped in the narrative of the founding of the United States.Historic Photos of Alexandria depicts this colorful and varied history through still photos selected from the Library of Congress and the Local History–Special Collections branch of the Alexandria Library. From the occupation of Alexandria by Union troops during the Civil War to the thriving downtown shopping and dining district of the 1940s and 1950s, Historic Photos of Alexandria follows life and events throughout the city's history.

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Download or read book Alexandria Virginia City and County Census 1860 written by T. Michael Miller and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexandria County was later renamed Arlington County.

Download or read book History Lover s Guide to Alexandria and South Fairfax County A written by Laura A. Macaluso and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History is nurtured and treasured in the City of Alexandria and in neighboring South Fairfax County. A History Lover's Guide to Alexandria & South Fairfax County focuses on this special area along the Potomac River. Travel through history from Old Town to Mason's Neck and witness the practice of preservation as it continues to evolve today. Alexandria cares for the places essential to understanding our shared past, from cobblestone streets to the always active waterfront. Visit the numerous museums and historic houses, many of which are iconic in American history, in Old Town. Learn the stories of Alexandria's African American community, from slavery to freedom. Discover neighborhoods like Del Ray and Seminary Hill. South of the city, travel the George Washington Memorial Parkway and walk in the footsteps of Washington himself. Historian and preservationist Laura Macaluso draws connections between city and county, and between past and present.

Download or read book Shotgun Justice written by Michael Lee Pope and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Crandal Mackey was elected commonwealth's attorney in 1903, he set his sights on the illegal bars, bordellos and casinos of Alexandria County. The Virginia county--now Arlington County and parts of Alexandria--was plagued by crime in the streets and corruption at City Hall. Armed with a shotgun and accompanied by an axe-wielding posse, Mackey embarked on a crusade, busting up saloons and conducting raids throughout the county. When the dust settled, Mackey had shut down an infamous racetrack in Del Ray and politicians on the take in Alexandria County's political machine. Yet, in 1915 he mysteriously withdrew his bid for another term. Author Michael Lee Pope uncovers the little-known story of one man's battle to rid Alexandria and Arlington of sinister vice and violent crime.

Download or read book Historic Alexandria written by Ted Pulliam and published by HPN Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Alexandria Virginia City and County 1850 Census written by Marjorie D. Tallichet and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexandria County was renamed Arlington County in 1920.

Download or read book The Alexandria Canal written by Thomas Swiftwater Hahn and published by . This book was released on 1992-10 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The History of Old Alexandria Virginia written by Mary Gregory Powell and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A History of the Boundaries of Arlington County Virginia written by Va. County Manager Arlington Co. and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a historical description of how the county of Arlington was mapped out and eventually given to the American state of Virginia. It provides a detailed description of the boundaries of Arlington County as depicted in the state's official documents and maps. It is a useful guide for those interested in the history of the state of Virginia.

Download or read book Lost Alexandria written by William Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Illustrated History of Sixteen Destroyed Historic Homes in and around Alexandria, Virginia