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- Collection: Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers, 1960-2006 #C0162
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Sunset Hills property, looking northeast
Aerial photograph of the Sunset Hills property as seen from the southwest. The portion purchased by Robert E. Simon, Jr's company to build Reston has…
Artists at Lake Anne
Two artists standing on the south side of Lake Anne confer with one another while a third paints.
Sunset Hills property, looking northeast
Aerial photograph of the Sunset Hills property as seen from the southwest. The portion purchased by Robert E. Simon, Jr's company to build Reston has been outlined in a heavy white line. Labelled in this photograph are: the Washington and Old…
Lake Anne, Heron House, and Washington Plaza
Photograph of Lake Anne Village as taken from the south side of the lake. Smith townhomes are to the left, Heron House in the center, and Washington Plaza is seen on right.
Waterview Cluster and Heron House
Photograph showing rear of several Waterview Cluster townhomes in the foreground and Heron House in the background at left.
Walking trail, Waterview Cluster
Photograph showing a walking trail leading up to the front of several townhouse units belonging to the Waterview Cluster in Lake Anne Village. There are three individuals using the trail in this photograph.
Dr. James Christian Pfohl rehearsing the Reston Chorale
Photograph of the Reston Chorale rehearsing under the direction of Dr. James Christian Pfohl.
Redeemer Methodist Church, Reston
Photograph of the Redeemer Methodist Church in Reston, Virginia. Image was made at dusk and shows a service in progress with parishioners and choir visible through the windows.
Omer L. Hirst to Robert E. Simon, September 16, 1974
Letter from Omer L. Hirst of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Senate of September 16, 1974 to Robert E. Simon, Jr. In the letter Hirst compliments Simon on the success of Reston and adds that he has had conversations with Reston Community Association…
Reston industrial master plan
Photograph of Reston industrial master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, and roads.
Sunset Hills Farm buildings
Photograph showing buildings and pond on the A. Smith Bowman family's Sunset Hills Farm looking toward the east.
John H. Nixon to Robert E. Simon, August 6, 1962
Letter from John H. Nixon of the Committee for Economic Development , New York, New York of August 6, 1962 to Robert E. Simon, Jr. In the letter Nixon compliments Simon on the Reston project and has questions regarding the governing of Reston and how…
Reston master plan, revised November 3, 1966
Reston master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, roads, and utilities.
Reston industrial area, group facilities complex, type "A" units
Photograph of Reston industrial area drawing. This image is a plan for the type "A" units of the first industrial campus in Reston, Issac Newton Square. Image shows exterior and landscape design features from an overhead perspective as well as side…
Reston industrial area, group facilities complex
Photograph of Reston industrial area drawing. This image is a plan for first industrial campus in Reston, Issac Newton Square. Image shows exterior and landscape design features from an overhead perspective.
Plans for the development of Reston, Virginia as unique 11-square-mile community are unveiled
Press release of October 3, 1961 by Safire Public Relations, Inc. of New York, New York announcing the planning and construction of Reston, Virginia.
Reston Master plan report, Fairfax County Virginia
Document which details the plans for the development project that is now known as Reston, Virginia, Included are: descriptions of: Reston's relationship to Northern Virginia, land use, schools, recreational and community amenities, roads, utilities,…
Plot plan, Lake Anne Village Reston, Fairfax County Virginia
Plat showing layout of housing clusters, single family homes, model homes, schools, churches, and roads in Lake Anne Village.
RESTON: the first village
Pocketed folder containing information on Lake Anne Village. Contains information on home builders in Reston, master plan, a map showing its location, contact, information for sales office, and the names of the architects of Lake Anne Village. 7…
Robert E. Simon, Jr. at desk
Photograph of Robert E. Simon, Jr. at the DeLong Bowman House. Simon is sitting at a desk and studying planning materials.
Closing statement, Palindrome Corporation, Lefcourt Realty Corporation, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Document which details the closing on the sale of the Sunset Hills property on March 29, 1961 to Robert E. Simon, Jr.'s Palindrome Corporation. Details include participants, date, location, time, and terms of the sale. 6 pages.
That high-rise building is a symbol. There is going to be a city here.
Booklet containing excerpts of articles about Reston, Virginia by major magazines, such as Fortune, Time, Newsweek, Look, and others. Also features images of Lake Anne, Heron House, housing clusters, a playground with children, swimming pool, and the…
Ice skaters on Lake Anne
Photograph of Skaters on the north western part of Lake Anne in winter. Heron House can be seen in the center and on the left, the Whittlesey and Conklin townhouses of West Washington Square.
Children and dog playing by town
house cluster
Five children play at the rear of a town house cluster in Lake Anne Village. Also in photograph is a dalmatian dog.
Hickory Cluster Town homes, Lake Anne Village
Photograph showing several units of the Hickory Cluster town homes designed by architect Charles Goodman. In the foreground is a children's play area.
Whittlesy and Conklin Chimney House town house cluster
Photograph showing several units of the Whittlesey and Conklin town houses along the south side of Lake Anne.