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08 Oct 1909

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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1909

Page

28

Alexandria History Remains Rich In Late 1700s Ties

A century of Alexandria’s growth is traced from colonial land grants to early town planning. The piece covers Captain Howsen’s 1669 patent, Simon Pearson and early settlements, the 18th century brick markets, Washington and Fairfax influence, and the evolution of streets, governance, and key local industries shaping Greater Alexandria up to the modern era. It notes notable families and firms, civic milestones, and infrastructure like canals, railways, and electric power.

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Alexandria John Smith East Indies Hubert Howsen Indian Cabin Creek Hunting Creek Telend Anaipsian Island County of Capt Howsen Alexander Simon Pearson Pearsons Island Dangerfelda Island Hucu Jones Point Mainand Pipers Island Virginie Alexandria Gan Works Geldera Gamlet Bejhaven Oroncke Street Thomas Lord Rantax Whitlam Pulrtax George Fairiex Ercardt Osborne L. Washington Amehne Hamsay John Carly Atreeta Fairfax Cameron Royal Cameron Cosets Ie Ruyal Ingland Daks MT Peonoke Vetle Fairfax Rous Bor Belhaven Potoman Prince Willam Fairfex Alexandr George Washington Sur Lord Fairfax Tn Mesandela Avi Pelatives Washington Fort Necessity Bruldock Sea Forse Nightingale Canvos Anna Nevin Ter Wright Oszood Crook- Lanks Gaul Boyton Industry Miler Fishburn Thavie Halifas Torey Fame Alu Brosin Prince Fred Burton Isabel Mary Admt Hail Molly Curling Severn Whitlaz Johnson Newall Munromery Nelly West Paint Peter Market Cal, Dunbar Tle Alesandela Colonral Warrington Virginia Rewdiluck Petad de~ Aiim F Council of Gaglyle Seemy OrsAnvasil Alesandria Abe Britieh Weshington Mount Vernon Hospital Lawn District of Columbia Alola Congress Ware Aleumesia ISM Torrente Dee Place Tubaccn Kowal Street Alevarkria Sitle Exfayette Isuds Westera Alexansuis Mféda Kirgesith Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Amt Witc Stats Long Bridge Dowell Store King” Street Lee Ivy HU Prince and Washington Streets United States Jackson Ellsworth Maxes Avain Alexandrie Canal Potomes Alguandria-Weahington Southern” Railway Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Jine Lot Tnert New Aldxeedria Mount Vergon Villarce West Tow Chatham Stakes Wise Chatham Uapry. Chathem Messre James Wrend- Wiliam Chathant
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Moon Motor Cars Drive Centennial Week In St Louis

Automotive feature highlights Moon Motor Car Company and Moon Motorists visiting St Louis for the centennial event October 4. Plans include entertainments, hotel arrangements, souvenirs, and trophies for longest runs. Notes two cycle and American Simplex touring cars, plus a Washington to Philadelphia reliability run in Woods electric.

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Moon Car Agency Moon Car St. Louis Moon Motor Car Company Loufa Fchines Robar’ Cluas Manatee St. Lome Glenn H. Curtiss United States Afotor Ce Wilson Company Washington Woods Detroit
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Architecture of District Washington’s evolving cityscape

The article surveys two decades of change in Washington architecture from offices to homes. It highlights fireproof, high rise office blocks with steel and reinforced concrete, landmark banks and newspaper offices, and modern school design prioritizing light ventilation and safety. It notes numerous grand residences and districts forming a unified City Beautiful aesthetic amidst new congressional and public buildings.

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Washington Hibe-Baltimore Sux American National Bank Washington Loan and Trust Company Colorado The Road Munsey Union Trust Hibbs Southern Railway Union Station Omces Ene Post Warl Star and Times Tay Inatayeza New National Museum Bert Minde Rome Michael Heiste Alexandria Ind Apar Anc
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What Lansbury Has Done

Baul’s addition grew from a few houses to a premier suburban district. N. Lansbury, prominent Thirteenth Street broker, built up Souls addition and now runs a Thirteenth Street Northwest office with ten salesmen. He started in Anvil in 1903 and became a leading city figure, serving on the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce and directing several financial institutions.

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Lansbury Baul N. . Lansbury Thirteenth Street Tif Thirteenth Street Wits Anvil Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
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Twentieth Century Cafe Revamp on Pennsylvania Avenue

A major upgrade on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets features a ten thousand dollar front renovation and new Bret-clags style fittings. The cafe mirrors Dennett and Marshunchrooms in scale with marble tabletops, white walls, and an artist chef. Light lunches and regular meals are served at set hours.

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Pennsylvania Avenue Dennett
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Poultry Foods Firm At 4 Ninth Street Northwest Highlighted

The firm at 4 Ninth Street Northwest stands out as a unique city business focusing on poultry foods. It attracts scientific interest across the country and has developed several remedies known as termig3 aptett ide.

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