Third Street in Alexandria has been the main, central thoroughfare for decades.

As the city grew westward, Bolton Avenue also became a major Alexandria business corridor.

click any image for a larger view


Third Street

Third Street

Third Street, Sanitarium to left2
 

Second Street Looking North
 

Third Street
National Guard Review

Third Street from Macy's Drug2

Third Street Showing Paramount Theater2

Third Street - Early 1950s

Third Street - Night

Third Street - Night

Bolton Avenue

Third Street - Wellan's & Penney's

USO on Bolton Avenue

2Courtesy of Don Sepulvado

AlexRetro Home
   
  Postcard Introduction
Aerials and Overviews
  Buildings: Government
Buildings: Business
  Hotels and Motels
You are here
Street Scenes
  Red River and Bridges
  Railroads
  Churches and Hospitals
  Schools
  Homes and Parks
  Military Camps
  Submit Your Postcards