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- Collection: Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers, 1960-2006 #C0162
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Riding Center, Hunters Woods, 1960s
Aerial photograph showing the Riding Center in Hunters Woods Village, Reston, Virginia. The stables can be seen at the bottom center of the image…
Whittlesy and Conklin town house cluster
Photograph showing several units of the Whittlesey and Conklin townhouses along the south side of Lake Anne.
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.
Waterview Cluster town homes and playground
Photograph showing rear of several Waterview Cluster town homes with a playground in the foreground.
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.
Town houses, Reston, Virginia, 1960s
Photograph showing front of several town homes in Reston, Virginia. Residents and a child can be seen in front of one of the homes.
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…
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…
Sunset Hills Farm buildings
Photograph showing buildings and pond on the A. Smith Bowman family's Sunset Hills Farm looking toward the east.
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.
Robert C. Weaver to Robert E. Simon, Jr., December 26, 1962
Letter from Robert C. Weaver of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Washington, D.C. of December 26, 1962 to Robert E. Simon, Jr. In the letter Weaver expresses his interest in the Reston project and his agency's willingness to assist when Simon…
Riding Center, Hunters Woods, 1960s
Aerial photograph showing the Riding Center in Hunters Woods Village, Reston, Virginia. The stables can be seen at the bottom center of the image while the riding ring/polo ground is at the top center.
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…
Reston Town Center concept model, 1960s
Photograph of an architectural model of Reston Town Center concept. This view would be from the southeast.
Reston master plan, revised November 3, 1966
Reston master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, roads, and utilities.
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,…
Reston industrial master plan
Photograph of Reston industrial master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, and roads.
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.
Reston Community Center dedication, May 20, 1979
Program for the dedication of the Reston Community Center, May 20, 1979. Program contains information about the ceremony-related events, a floor plan of the center, lists of board members and sponsors. 10 pages.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.