Ice For Sale! A History of Alexandria's Ice Industry
The ice business boomed in Alexandria, Virginia since the 1790s. In the 2020s, Old Town has an abundance of ice cream businesses.
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alexandriahistoryt
- Sep 8
- 11 min
Light from the Darkness! The Rise and Fall of Alexandria Gas Light Company
Alexandria’s Gas Lights Have Been Shining in the City Since 1851 Only brave souls ventured into Alexandria’s streets after sunset. The...
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alexandriahistoryt
- Aug 18
- 6 min
Alexandria and the Road to the Constitutional Convention
Alexandria, Virginia March 21, 1785 Two Virginians were no-shows. They were supposed to meet in Alexandria for an important meeting with...
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alexandriahistoryt
- Aug 9
- 9 min
Alexandria, the Fairfax Resolves, and the Road to Independence
George Mason and the Fairfax Resolves On a steep bluff below the fall line of the Potomac River, the town of Alexandria, Virginia was...
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alexandriahistoryt
- Jul 12
- 8 min
Alexandria and the Braddock Campaign
Braddock Road is a well-known road in Alexandria. At one of the road's intersections sits a cannon that is pointed west. The cannon...
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alexandriahistoryt
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Fitzgerald's Leave to Alexandria
As a former military officer, I recognize the importance of leave and liberty for troop morale. In the Marine Corps, it was common for...
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