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...