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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of Mertie West standing on the front steps of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial and looking towards Alexandria. A large stone landing spans the foreground on an upward angle to the left. Mertie West stands on the landing at center. She faces away from camera. Ahead of her and to the right, the George Washington Masonic National Monument's grounds stretch into the near distance. Beyond the grounds, Alexandria is visible in the distance. Residential areas of the town sit to the left of the memorial's grounds. Farther back, a railroad passes through Alexandria at a slight angle. Buildings stand across Alexandria's cityscape. NRHP reference # 15000622 Text from negative sleeve: 2372. Eastern trip October 1947 Alexandria, Va. 1 & 2 Two views of Mertie West on streets of Alexandria, Va. 3 Mertie West sitting in George Washington pew Christ Church. 4 Christ Church from rear 5 Grave of Thos West in churchyard Christ Church 6 Entrance to Carlyle House 7 Mertie West in lobby of George Washington Memorial 8 Replica of the original Lodge room presided over by George Washington, with relics. 9 Mertie West leaving the Washington Memorial, overlooking Alexandria. 10 View of Alexandria from base of Memorial
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_2372_001 ark:/21198/zz002j3s5r
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Alexandria (Va.) Cityscapes Sightseers--Virginia--Alexandria Masonic buildings--Virginia--Alexandria West, Mertie Whitaker, 1875-1972 George Washington Masonic National Memorial (Alexandria, Va.)
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