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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…
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 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,…
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 Hospital Center
Photograph of the southeast entrance to the Reston Hospital Center
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 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…
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…
What is Mobil Land Development/Reston Land Corp. [?]
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.
Reston, spring-summer 1981
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…
Reston Town Center facts
Fact sheet on the Reston Town Center produced by Reston Land Corporation. Document contains project data on Reston Town Center, such as design. development, concept, mixed use, streetscape, and transportation information. 6 pages.
The Reston Community Association invites you to come to a meeting Wed. Nov. 15, 8:00 P.M. at Lake Anne Community Hall to help form the Reston Community Association
A typewritten announcement for an organizational meeting for the Reston Community Association on November 15, 1967. Pamphlet describes the organization's statement of purpose, areas of concern, and goals. 3 pages.
Festival '74: Reston Black Focus, Inc.
Booklet for the 1974 Reston Black Arts Festival. Booklet contains schedule of activities for the three-day event; photographs from previous festivals; advertisements; and lists of supporters, presenters, and staff. 24 pages.
Understanding and enjoying Reston's Lakes
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.
Reston master plan, revised November 3, 1966
Reston master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, roads, and utilities.
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…
Charles C. Carter from: Peter L. McCandless, August 17, 1984, Subject: Initial planning strategy for Dulles Toll Road opening
Memorandum to Charles C. Carter from Peter L. McCandless regarding opening ceremony for the Dulles Toll Road. In this document McCandless discusses the marketing objective, messages, strategy, and planning details for the opening. 3 pages.
Sunset Hills Farm buildings
Photograph showing buildings and pond on the A. Smith Bowman family's Sunset Hills Farm looking toward the east.
Reston industrial master plan
Photograph of Reston industrial master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, and roads.
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…
Gulf Oil Corporation forms subsidiary to accelerate and expand development of "planned city" at Reston, Va. Robert H. Ryan named president and chief operating officer of Gulf Reston, Inc,: Robert E. Simon, Jr., Reston's founder, to be board chairman.
Press release announcing the formation of Gulf Reston, Inc. 3 pages
Second village center for Reston, August 20, 1969
Photostatic reproduction of a news release of August 20, 1969 announcing the release of the plans for the Hunter's Woods Village Center in the southwestern part of Reston.
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.
Dr. James Christian Pfohl rehearsing the Reston Chorale
Photograph of the Reston Chorale rehearsing under the direction of Dr. James Christian Pfohl.