Tag: lee street
Our View: An erosion of trust
There are two distinct facets to the ongoing controversy surrounding renaming of streets in Alexandria and, as with many issues, the fault line is...
Century hopping: How easements preserve times past
By Susan Horne
The Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission can help residents become preservationists while living a comfortable life with all the modern amenities.
The...
Home profile: Blending history with contemporary
By Olivia Anderson | [email protected]
Joan Porche’s Lee Street home is a tapestry of stories. Some of the tales are more recent, having come from...
Your Views: Is George Washington next?
To the editor:
A trip to Winchester, Virginia will illustrate the difference between that city and Alexandria. Winchester has chosen to embrace its Civil...
Your Views: Choose wisely Alexandria
To the editor:
Regardless of the numerous inconveniences posed by changing the name of Lee Street, there is an unwarranted rush to judgement in...
Your Views: History can’t be changed
To the editor:
I’ve read every comment written regarding the renaming of Lee Street over the last several months.
Here’s my take:
History cannot be rewritten. Lee...
Your Views: Street renaming process is undemocratic
To the editor:
The new city initiative on street renaming reminds me that about 20 years ago, as president of the Seminary Hill Association, I...
Your Views: Rename Lee Street ASAP
To the editor:
As an avid reader of these opinion pages, I can’t help but notice that the commentary on renaming Lee Street has coalesced...
Your Views: Unconstitutional street renaming rules
To the editor:
Your article on renaming Lee Street, “Residents divided over petition to rename Lee Street,” in the Aug. 5 Alexandria Times tries to...
Your Views: Historical accuracy needed on Robert E. Lee
To the editor:
I want to add a couple of relevant facts to all the coverage of the proposed renaming of Lee Street that...