Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C.
Nonfiction, Travel, Pictorials, Art & Architecture, Photography, History
| Author: | Michael Lee Pope | ISBN: | 9781614232704 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | September 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Lee Pope |
| ISBN: | 9781614232704 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | September 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
This groundbreaking history uncovers a long-forgotten period in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the fledgling District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between North and South. However, it was a fascinating time when cannon were dragged onto city streets for political rallies, candidates plied their voters with liquor and devastating fires ravaged the city.
This groundbreaking history uncovers a long-forgotten period in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the fledgling District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between North and South. However, it was a fascinating time when cannon were dragged onto city streets for political rallies, candidates plied their voters with liquor and devastating fires ravaged the city.
