September 26th, 2009:
History of Franconia
This brief history of Franconia is from the sign pictured above, which is posted by the Fairfax County History Commission in front of the Franconia Post Office on Franconia Road in Fairfax County VA.
“‘Frankhonia Farm’ was situated on 191 acres purchased in 1859 by Alexandria merchant and businessman William Fowle from John Broders of Oak Grove Farm. His son, Robert Rollins Fowle, sold 18 acres to the Alexandria & Fredericksburg Railway Company in 1871 for a station which was named after the farm. The station served as Garfield Post Office from 1881 to 1890 and again from 1898 to 1907. Initially situated south of Franconia Road near present day Fleet Drive, the station was relocated after a fire in 1903 to the north side of Franconia Road. Regular service at Franconia Station was discontinued circa 1953.”
Homes for sale in Franconia
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$189,950 : 6939 Mary Caroline Cir #E, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$479,000 : 5201 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$539,990 : 6232 Summit Point Ct, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$430,000 : 5700 Ashfield Rd, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$189,900 : 6921 Mary Caroline Cir #F, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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The Sugar Cube — Old Town Sweets
The Sugar Cube is located two blocks north of King St. on Lee St. not far from the Torpedo Factory. The Sugar Cube is an upscale confectionery and treat shop that provides everything you’d expect from a candy store and a bit more. The Sugar Cube offers:
Inside the Sugar Cub
- traditional favorites,
- innovative interpretations of the classics,
- and candies that push the boundaries of global flavors.
The sweets at the Sugar Cube are as varied as sea salt infused Scotch bars to Haribo gummy bears, but they all share the common elements of superior quality and freshness. The owners Kim and Alyssa Theodore claim that they have personally tasted and approved every item offered for sale at the Sugar Cube.
The Sugar Cube is just one example of what makes Old Town Alexandria so special. This is a neighborhood where it’s not difficult to find caring entrepreneurs who are experts in their fields. As such they bring a higher level of quality and service to the products they offer.
Coffee and Wine in Old Town Alexandria
Grape and Bean is just another example of an Old Town artisan boutique. Shops like Grape and Bean, or as they call themselves Grape + Bean, are community assets and part of what makes Old Town so special. Long-time Alexandria residents David Gwathmey and Sheera Rosenfeld opened Grape & Bean in 2008. Together they have managed to create a place that is comfortable, warm and welcoming, while offering excellent service and high quality products.
Grape and Bean is a retail wine shop, coffee shop and a wine tasting bar. Along with wine by the glass and coffee by the cup, Grape and Bean offers a food menu with cheese plates and other items that are tailored for sharing. As a wine and coffee shop, Grape and Bean of course retails wine by the bottle and coffee by the pound. I find that they are an excellent resource for gift baskets, and they’ll really put the time in to help you make your best selection.
