Commerce 1950s StyleBolton Avenue businesses, circa  1999
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The Bolton commercial corridor included many smaller businesses, such as Mr. Kearns' service station (and coin shop) across from the new Sears. This particular block even included a Packard car dealership at this location. And nearby were the offices of Dr. Hamilton, that noted Alexandria dermatologist.