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Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten, 1960s
Photograph of children playing at the Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten (LANK), Washington Plaza.
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.
Introduction to Reston, Virginia
Document detailing the future development of Reston, Virginia in terms of personnel, location, transportation system, social aspects, villages, town center, schools, community buildings, recreational amenities, and industry. 9 pages.
Issac Newton Square and Reston industrial area, initial construction
Aerial photograph showing the initial build-out of Issac Newton Square and the rest of the Reston industrial area as seen from the northeast. The Dulles Access Road and Washington & Old Dominion Railroad can be seen along the left side of the…
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…
Lake Anne and Lake Anne Village, Reston, Virginia
Aerial view of Lake Anne and Lake Anne Village from the northeast. Washington Plaza and Heron House can be seen at the bottom of the image.
Lake Anne Fellowship House
35 mm slide of a rendering of the Fellowship House retirement apartment complex at Lake Anne Village in Reston, Virginia.
Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten of Reston, VA
Pamphlet for the Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten, 1965. Document contains information such as mission, operation, tuition, and other information pertinent to the school.
Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten, 1960s
Photograph of children playing at the Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten (LANK), Washington Plaza.
Lake Anne Village Center historic district
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…
Lake Anne Village, conceptual drawing
Photograph of a line drawing showing main features of the Washington Plaza portion of Lake Anne Village, Reston, Va. The drawing shows locations for the art gallery, church, office spaces, nursery, Restaurant, auditorium, rathskeller, library,…
Lake Anne Village, Reston, Virginia looking east
Aerial photograph of Lake Anne Village, approximately 1965. This view is from the west looking east with Lake Anne, Lake Anne Plaza and the Heron House apartment tower in the center of the image.
Lake Anne Village, Reston, Virginia, 1960s
Aerial photograph of Lake Anne Village as seen from the west. Visible in this photograph are: Lake Anne and Washington Plaza, Heron House, Waterview and Hickory town home clusters, Baron Cameron Avenue, and North Shore and Fairway Drives.
Lake Anne, fountain, homes, and shoreline
Aerial view of Lake Anne showing the fountain and Lake Anne VIllage town houses to the rear.
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.
Lake Audubon, home construction
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.
Lake Elsa
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.
Lake Newport, shoreline, homes, and sailboats
Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Newport in the North Point Village area of Reston, Virginia. Image shows homes and sailboats on the lake.
Lake Thoreau, homes and shoreline
Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Thoreau, its shoreline, and homes.
Lake Thoreau, Reston, Virginia.
Aerial photograph of Lake Thoreau and dam.
Memorandum re(garding) Reston Virginia Foundation for Community Programs, Inc., Reston a "new city"
Document describing the origins and activities of the Reston Virginia Foundation for Community Programs. Initiatives discussed include: The Children's Center, Lake Anne Community Center, Nature Center, low-cost housing, mental health and preventative…
Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston concert at Lake Anne Village Center
Photograph of a performance of the Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston at Lake Anne Village Center, July 4, 1971.
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…
Pedestrian bridge at Tall Oaks Village Center
Photograph showing a pedestrian bridge at Tall Oaks Village Center.
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.
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.