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Friday, January 18, 2008

The Martha Washington Library is part of the Fairfax County Library System. It was built in 1969 which makes it one of the oldest libraries in the Fairfax County system. The library is situated on Fort Hunt Road near the Belle View Shopping Center which is at the intersection of Belle View Boulevard, Beacon Hill Road and Fort Hunt.

Because it was built in 1969, the library has the modernistic architecture of the late sixties, early seventies. The most distinctive feature of this design is the "hat" on the building. There is a 6 to 10 ft. feature on the roof which is reminiscent of the old Pizza Hut buildings.

The library has an on-going booksale. The prices on these books are quite reasonable.

Patrons can enjoy reading areas inside and out of the library. Inside, as one might expect, is quite and climate controlled. Outside there are a few benches. The library abutts the Mount Vernon Rec Center and nearly surrounded by the woods of the Mt. Vernon District Park.

The "hat" on Martha Washington Library

The meeting room at the library seats 50 people and is quite pleasant. I have enjoyed the meeting room as a member of the Alexandria Gaming Group. The staff was very accommodating and the room was excellent.

A volunteer group called the Friends of the Martha Washington Library supports the library. New volunteers are encouraged to fill out an application. It's a great way to help your community and make new friends at

the same time.

Model depicting expansion

Between now and 2010, the Martha Washington Library will be

undergoing an expansion project to add 8,000 square feet to the existing structure. The new structure will be 18,000 square feet and is depicted in the model in this picture.

Friday, January 18, 2008 2:38:50 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) | Comments [0] | Belle View | River Towers | Parks & Libraries

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Belle View Shopping Center

Do you like shopping where your grocer knows your name? Do you like having a video store that's on this side of the stop light? How about a sampling of family restaurants and conveniences at your disposal?

	Primo Family Restaurant 1636-A Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-6766
	CVS / Pharmacy #1394 1636 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 Pharmacy 703-768-7044 Store 703-765-2372
	Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry 1632-A Belle View Boulevard Alexandria VA 22307 703-660-9494
	The Virginia Florist 1632 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-3355
	POWER VIDEO The Video Superstore 1628-A Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-2877
	Kathy's Corner Hallmark A Gold Crown Hallmark Store 1628 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-4139
	US Post Office Belleview Branch 22307 1626 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-4100
	Safeway 1624 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-3434
	Belle Haven Decorating 1618 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-4340
	Nails America 1616 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-1182
	Beauty Salon of Belle View 1614 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-8050
	Radio Shack 1612-B Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-7575
	Healthway 1610 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-660-8603
	Belle View Barber & Hair Stylist Men - Women - Children 1608 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-660-9623
	Parcel Plus Global Shipping and Communications 1606 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-660-0080
	Belle View Jewelers 1604 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-4900
	VA ABC 1524 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-9303
	Hodges Galleries Restorations & Custom Framing 1520 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-0948
	Hulda Antiques 1518 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-5159
	Buck's Shoe Repair 1516 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-2358
	Karate Masters For Men and Women * Self Defense * Fitness and More 1514 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-5309
	Brenner's Bakery of Alexandria Wedding Cakes, Cakes, Cookies, Bread, Pastries and Donuts 1512 Belleview Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-4688
	Dishes of India Fine Indian Cuisine 1510 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-660-6085
Picture Not Available	Subway Sandwiches & Salads 1510 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307
	Magic Wok Cafe Szechuan - Hunan Cuisine Delivery & Carry-Out 1508-A Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-7587
	1 Hour Cleaners 1508 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-9898
	Dale Photo Imaging Center Photographic and Digital Services Graphics - Signs - Poster - Exhibits 1506-A Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22306 703-660-9533
	Friendly Travel 1506 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-6020
	Roy Rogers 1506 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-660-1264
	Spokes Etc. Bicycles Best Wheels Goin' Around 1506 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-8005
	Alexandria Music Company Sales - Instruction - Repairs - Rentals 1502 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-660-6025
	Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 1500 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307
	Family Dentistry Richard J. Godlewski, D.D.S. Marty Legum, D.D.S. 1500 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-4777
	Belle View Texaco Complete Auto Services & Repairs 1800 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-765-2500
	BB&T 1640 Belle View Boulevard Alexandria, VA 22307 703-718-0095

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

What types of condominiums are available?

You might be surprised to learn the variety of sizes found in condominiums. Condos range from studios and one bedroom apartment on up. You may even find three or four bedroom condos. Of course, the penthouse suite is often quite nice on the top floor. Even condominiums with the same number of bedrooms can have different floor plans and different numbers of bathrooms and half-baths. For example, there are 2 bedroom 1 bath configurations; and 2 BR 2 BA configurations.

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 3:16:55 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) | Comments [0] | about condos | condo comments

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