Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings of Alexandria-Urban Renewal

Join Carlyle House on a tour of “Lost Alexandria.” Urban renewal projects across the country took place starting in the 1950s were government and private initiatives aimed at addressing urban decay, upgrading infrastructure and revitalizing city neighborhoods. In the 1960s, the Gadsby Commercial Urban Renewal Project changed and demolished portions of multiple blocks including the 300-500 block of King Street. During September we will host the north side of the 300-500 blocks of King Street and parts of the 100 blocks of N. Fairfax, N. Royal, & N. Pitt Streets. May’s Urban Renewal Tour of the South side of King Street is not required to attend September’s walking tour. Tours begin at Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Street. This tour includes walking over many city blocks. North side tours will take place on three Saturdays in September all at 10am. Walking shoes required, bottled water suggested. Held rain or shine. Tickets are required for all tours. Having trouble registering? Please c

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