In the past, the Garden District was the suburb of Alexandria, while most people lived in the downtown area. Unfortunately, many of the downtown homes have been torn down and replaced by office buildings. This leaves the historic Garden District as the oldest residential neighborhood in our ... Continue Reading » about Why You Should Invest in the Garden District
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Heyman House- 2116 White Street
The story of this home begins long ago in Alsace-Lorraine, France where Abraham Heyman (1837-1886) and Delphine Baer (1841-1939) were both born before traveling to the United States at tender ages with their respective families. Whether or not the two families were acquainted is unknown, but in ... Continue Reading » about Heyman House- 2116 White Street
Colonial Revival- 2233 Thornton Court
This colonial revival home, located at 2233 Thornton Ct, Alexandria, LA 71301, has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the first floor, 2 bedrooms, a bath, and a living area on the second floor, and a large garage apartment and available storage this house can accommodate a large family easily. Original ... Continue Reading » about Colonial Revival- 2233 Thornton Court
Shiloh Baptist Church, 930 Washington Street
The Alexandria Historical & Genealogical Library is raising money to restore the Historic Shiloh Baptist Church. Make an online donation click here. The Historic Shiloh Baptist Church at 930 Washington Street is 6174 sq ft, situated directly next to the future City of Alexandria Civil Rights ... Continue Reading » about Shiloh Baptist Church, 930 Washington Street
