Athenaeum

201 Prince St AlexandriaVA22314
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Alexandria Ballet is located at 201 Prince St, Alexandria, VA. This location is in the Old Town neighborhood. This business specializes in Tourist Attractions.
by merchantcircle on October 01, 2015 from merchantcircle

Editorial Reviews

Fashionistas make a beeline for the "buzz-worthy, super-high-quality shoes" at this Old Town footwear boutique, whose "wonderful selection" is shown off on gallerylike shelves that "lend gravity to every pair"; yes, it's "pricey", but at least there's "friendly, knowledgeable" folks on hand to point you toward "the perfect" kicks – and there's also jewelry, handbags and accessories.
by zagat on January 02, 2014 from zagat
One of the most noteworthy structures in Alexandria, this striking Greek Revival edifice at the corner of Prince and Lee streets stands out from its many redbrick Federal neighbors. Built in 1852 as a bank (Robert E. Lee had an account here) and later used as a Union commissary headquarters, then as a talcum powder factory for the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, the Athenaeum now houses the...
by fodors on June 08, 2012 from fodors
A handsome Greek Revival building with a classic portico and Doric columns, the Athenaeum is home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. Art exhibits here run the gamut from Matisse lithographs to shows of East Coast artists. The building, which dates from 1851, originally contained the Bank of the Old Dominion, whose operations were interrupted when Yankee troops used the building as...
by frommers on October 13, 2011 from frommers

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The Athenaeum is a historical landmark in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. It was built in 1851 in the Greek Revival architectural style and served as the Bank of the Old Dominion. Home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association, this building hosts an array of art exhibitions, music concerts and cultural programs by emerging and established artists on the regional scene. In addition, this...
by yahoolocal on February 06, 2016 from yahoolocal