A segment from a recording of the Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston's 20th concert of the 1970 Concert Series. This segment begins with the orchestra's playing of an unidentified song to audience applause. After the piece Dr. James Christian…
A segment from a recording of the Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston's 25th concert of the 1970 Concert Series at the Lake Anne Plaza. This segment begins with the orchestra's playing of the Star Spangled Banner and an introduction of the…
A segment from an oral history interview with Robert E. Simon originally conducted on December 1, 1986. In the segment Simon discusses the decision to develop a new town on the Sunset Hills property and how he initially learned about the offering of…
A segment from an oral history interview with Robert E. Simon originally conducted on December 1, 1986. In the segment Simon discusses the concept of housing clusters. Total run time for the segment is 1 minute, 29 seconds.
News release from Reston Land Corporation, the subsidiary of Mobil Corporation who developed Reston, Va. from 1978 until 1996. Details the company profile, activities, and chief executives.
Illustrated color pamphlet describing planned measures for transportation in the Dulles Corridor beginning 1999. Measures include: express bus, bus rapid transit, enhanced express bus, and rail. 6 pages.
Pamphlet describing the nature of lakes in Reston, Va and proper use by the public. Details physical, biological, and ecological aspects of each lake and explains how the public can use the lakes for swimming, boating, and fishing. 21 pages.
Advertisement in the form of a newsletter describing new Reston Land Corporation initiatives, such as North Point Village, advertisements for homebuilders and neighborhoods in Reston, amenities such as Reston Soccer, biographical sketches of Reston…
Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Elsa (now known as Audubon) in August of 1965. Prior to being renamed "Elsa" the lake was called Snakeden Lake.
Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Audubon at a stage at which this section is not completely filled with water. Some home construction is evident on the north bank.
Color photograph of a Reston commuter bus picking up a passenger during the early to mid 1970s. Lake Anne Village Center and Heron House is visible at the left, just behind the bus.
Aerial photograph of the Dulles Toll and Access Roads taken in the late 1980s. Visible on both sides of the highways are buildings within the industrial section of Reston, as well as the Wiehle Avenue and Reston Parkway overpasses. In the upper…
Publication which details Lake Anne Village, Reston Virginia as an historic district within Fairfax County, Virginia. Discusses the history of Lane Anne Village Center, its historical and architectural significance, buildings, and explanation of the…