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Artists at Lake Anne
Two artists standing on the south side of Lake Anne confer with one another while a third paints.
A guide to Reston Virginia: Washington's new neighbor
An illustrated pamphlet describing the location, amenities, and physical characteristics of Reston, Virginia. Describes recreational amenities, architecture, schools, community centers, churches, shopping, and other highlights. 12 pages.
Architectural model of Lake Anne Village, view from the south
Photograph of an architectural model of Lake Anne Village. This view is from the south with the Goodman town homes in the foreground at bottom left, the Smith homes at the center right and Lane Anne Plaza and the Heron House apartment tower at the…
Architectural model of Lake Anne Village, view from the west
Photograph of an architectural model of Lake Anne Village. This view is from the west with Lake Anne, Lake Anne Plaza and the Heron House apartment tower in the center. The Smith homes are at the top center, and the Goodman town homes are seen at the…
Arthur D. Little, Inc. to Robert E. Simon, Jr. Residential development of Sunset Hills Farm, Virginia, July 14, 1961
A study by the Arthur D. Little planning firm prepared to assist in the planning of Reston, Va. Items discussed in this report include: the concept of a development in Sunset Hills, economic factors, number of housing units by type, and market…
Artists at Lake Anne
Two artists standing on the south side of Lake Anne confer with one another while a third paints.
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.
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.
Children playing at Tall Oaks Village Center
Photograph showing children playing on a wooden bridge at Tall Oaks Village Center. Behind them are the Village Center buildings and sculpture pieces.
Children playing on sculptures at Lake Anne Village
Children, accompanied by a parent and dog, play on the Gonzalo Fonseca sculpture, The Sun Boat, at Lake Anne Village.
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.
Courtyard, Tall Oaks Village Center
35 mm color slide of a courtyard atTall Oaks Village Center. Image shows shops and offices, landscape, and visitors to the center.
Crane lowering solar panels onto the roof of Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia
35 mm color slide of a crane lowering solar panels onto the roof of Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia.
Crescent Apartments
Ground-level photograph of the Crescent Apartments located about 1/3 mile north of Lake Anne Village.
Doctors offices, Hunter Woods Village Center sketch
Sketch showing an interior part of the planned Hunters Woods Village Center.
Dr. James Christian Pfohl rehearsing the Reston Chorale
Photograph of the Reston Chorale rehearsing under the direction of Dr. James Christian Pfohl.
Dulles Toll Road and Dulles Access Road, looking west
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…
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.
Golfers at Reston North Golf Course
Golfers playing at Reston North Golf Course, 1960s.
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
H[unters] W[oods] site plan
35 mm color slide of site plan for Hunters Woods Village Center. This image shows placement and arrangement of the center, landscape design features, and placement of apartments from an overhead perspective.
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.
Hickory Cluster, Block Three
Aerial photograph of Block Three of the Hickory Cluster town houses designed by Charles M. Goodman. In this image the elaborate garage system can be seen.
Hunters Woods Village center architectural model [#1}
35 mm color slide of Hunters Woods Village Center architectural model. shows placement and arrangement of shops and offices, landscape design, and housing features from an overhead perspective. Slide is dated January 1970, 1 3/8" x 15/16", color.
Hunters Woods Village center architectural model, [#2]
35 mm color slide of Hunters Woods Village Center architectural model. shows placement and arrangement of shops and offices, parking, landscape design, and high rise housing. features from an overhead perspective.