Former Mayor Allison Silberberg and Laura Lawler, former chair of the Board of The Campagna Center, pause for a photo during the Holiday Homes Tour in Alexandria.
Alexandria's big holiday weekend included The Campagna Center's Holiday Home tour, which
saw long lines at the stops on the tour. Here are a few photos snapped by Alexandria Living Magazine during the tour, with descriptions provided by The Campagna Center.
518 Duke St.
518 Duke St.
518 Duke St.: Built in 1852, by Edward B. Powell, the home is an elegant example of the Italian Renaissance style, popular during mid-19th century Alexandria.
The hallmark of the Italian mode, the composite cornice and the bracketing of the doorway, window architraves, and cornice differentiate this type from the Greek revival townhouse.
The popularity of this architectural design in Alexandria at the time reflects a harmonious relationship to the Georgian and Federal townhouses already in place. Decor at the home was provided by Boxwood; floral arrangements were provided by Melinda Hunter. (two photos)
209 South St. Asaph St.
209 South St. Asaph St.: This house with a distinguished provenance was built in 1851 by William McVeigh. In 1861, as Union troops occupied Alexandria, the McVeigh fam
ily fled to Richmond and the house became the residence and headquarters of the military governor of Alexandria, Gen. P. Slough.
The facade of the house has remained unchanged, crafted with distinctive Flemish bond brick construction. The interior is said to the finest example of Greek revival in Old Town.
Corinthian columns and hand-molded plaster work in the double parlor living rooms are original to the home. Decor provided by homeowners and Beverley Brown Interiors. Floral arrangements by Atelier Floral Design. (one photo, dining room)
415 Wolfe St.
415 Wolfe St.: This home sits on land that is thought to have been surveyed by a young George Washington. It was built as a two-story clapboard farmhouse in 1750.
In the 1780s the property was acquired by a prominent Quaker merchant and was transformed into a large brick townhouse.
In the mid-1930s, Mrs. Berenice Holland, who gave her name to the house, added another wing to create a dining room.
This resulted in the current L-shape configuration.
415 Wolfe St.
The property is surrounded by a brick wall that ensures privacy.
Pass through iron gates to the courtyard garden where a statue of Thomas Jefferson, by Colorado artist George Lundeen, takes center stage
There are original double parlors, a new spacious kitchen, and a sitting room which opens onto a patio. Decor provided by homeowners and Beverley Broun Interiors. Floral arrangements by Helen Olivia Flowers. (two photos)
Other properties on the tour were located at:
- 217 Wolfe St., where decor was provided by homeowners and Patina Polished Living; floral arrangements by The Enchanted Florist.
- 506 Cameron St. (The George of Old Town), where decor was provided by The Brick House and floral arrangements by Lynch Design.
- 204 S. Royal St. Union Square
- 118 N. Washington St. (Historic Christ Church)
- 321 S. Fairfax St. (Old Presbyterian Meeting House)
- 418 S. Washington St. (The Campagna Center).
