Ravensworth Farm Development
Description
Ravensworth Farm was among the first subdivisions to develop during the boom of the early 1960s.
Citation
"Ravensworth Farm Development ." Braddock Heritage, Item #88 (accessed March 10 2010, 3:24 am)
Source
The Washington Post advertisement, October 15, 1960 courtesy of Mary Lipsey
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"Minnnie" Balls May Fly at Ravensworth Farm Ravensworth Farm, new Fairfax County community, will hold opening ceremonies today with the aid of a uniformed unit of the "9th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America." The Civil War buffs will bring along a cannon and distribute hand-made "Minnie" balls to the first 500 visitors. The cannon is guaranteed not to fire. Ravensworth Farm homes will range in price from $16,750 to $21,750. Model shown above is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath split level and is priced at $21,750.