http://braddockheritage.org/items/browse/tag/historic+site/page/6?output=atom <![CDATA[braddockheritage.org/]]> 2020-07-01T14:43:41-04:00 Omeka http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/45 <![CDATA[Patty's Riding School, Burke, Virginia]]> Patty's was the main riding stable in the local area, and horses could travel across areas that are main roads today. In the 1970s, the Ruffner's sold the land for development and it now forms part of the Rollingwoods Estates subdivision. The original house, called Kings Grant and its outbuildings remain, surrounded by newer homes.]]> 2011-09-14T17:41:43-04:00

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Patty's Riding School, Burke, Virginia

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Patty Ruffner's Riding School in Burke, Virginia, advertised in the Fairfax Times Herald, June 8, 1956. The advertisement read: "PATTY'S RIDING SCHOOL Near Fairfax at Burke Offers Lessons In Riding and Jumping. Lessons: 6 1-Hour - 12.00. Trail Riding: 8 1-Hour - 10.00. Call Mrs. Ruffner - CR 3-4875."
Patty's was the main riding stable in the local area, and horses could travel across areas that are main roads today. In the 1970s, the Ruffner's sold the land for development and it now forms part of the Rollingwoods Estates subdivision. The original house, called Kings Grant and its outbuildings remain, surrounded by newer homes.

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Photo by Gilbert Donahue

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Copyrighted material, not to be reproduced without permission of owner, Gilbert Donahue
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/40 <![CDATA[Barn, circa 1930]]> 2011-09-14T17:44:12-04:00

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Barn, circa 1930

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This barn was located on the Silas Burke House property.

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Courtesy Suzanne Fowler Neal
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/38 <![CDATA[Burke Post Office, circa 1900]]> 2011-09-14T17:45:05-04:00

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Burke Post Office, circa 1900

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In 1900, the Burke Post Office was located in one end of the Burke train station.

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Courtesy Tom Giska History of Burke Slide Collection
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/31 <![CDATA[Burke Elementary School, 1917]]> 2011-09-14T17:48:31-04:00

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Burke Elementary School, 1917

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Burke Elementary opened in 1912 as a two-room schoolhouse, and later was expanded to three rooms. This photograph of the building was taken in 1917. By the 1930s, population growth required a larger school, and a second Burke Elementary was constructed through the Works Progress Administration (WPA) under the New Deal. The building was later converted to a private residence named Whiteoaks.

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Courtesy Tom Giska, History of Burke Slide Collection
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/30 <![CDATA[Orange and Alexandria Railroad Trestle Historic Marker]]> 2011-07-18T15:03:08-04:00

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Orange and Alexandria Railroad Trestle Historic Marker

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The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Trestle marker reads, "The original bridge crossing Accotink Creek was built in 1851 as part of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. During the Civil War the wooden trestle was an attractive target for Confederate soldiers. In his 28 Dec. 1862 raid on Burke's Station, Confederate Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart sent twelve men under the command of Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee to burn the trestle. Although termed an 'inconsiderable structure' by the Union press, the raid was alarming to many because of its close proximity to Alexandria. The trestle was quickly rebuilt, allowing the Union to continue transporting vital supplies along the line for the remainder of the war."

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Photo by Gilbert Donahue

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Copyrighted material, not to be reproduced without permission of owner, Gilbert Donahue
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/29 <![CDATA[Orange and Alexandria Railroad Historic Marker]]> 2011-09-14T17:51:26-04:00

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Orange and Alexandria Railroad Historic Marker

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The marker reads: "Orange and Alexandria Railroad...Accotink Park Road lies on the right-of-way of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, which linked the markets of northern and central Virginia. Construction began in March 1850, and the line was extended to Manassas in 1851, and to Gordonsville in March 1853. The railroad encouraged the growth of Fairfax County and new communities along the way. During the Civil War the line became a strategic prize coveted by both sides, and battles were fought at or near such stops as Manassas Junction, Bristoe Station, and Brandy Station. The Union army seized a large part of the Fairfax section of the railroad and placed it under the control of the U.S. Military Railroad system in 1862. Department of Historic Resources 1995"

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Photo by Gilbert Donahue

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Copyrighted material, not to be reproduced without permission of owner, Gilbert Donahue
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/28 <![CDATA[Clara Barton Historic Marker]]> 2015-09-23T21:04:20-04:00

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Clara Barton Historic Marker

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This historic marker at Ox Road and Fairfax Station Road commemorates the nursing work of Clara Barton. The marker reads, "Clara H. Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross. Here at Fairfax Station in early Sept. 1862, after the Second Battle of Manassas and the action near Chantilly, Clara Barton ministered to the suffering. By her human and tireless efforts this angel of the battlefield helped move over 3000 wounded soldiers to safety. (Erected by the Fairfax County Chapter, American National Red Cross, 1961)"

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Photo by Gil Donahue

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Copyrighted material, not to be reproduced without permission of owner, Gilbert Donahue
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/27 <![CDATA[Burke Station Historic Marker]]> 2015-09-23T21:03:13-04:00

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Burke Station Historic Marker

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The marker reads: "Burke Station. Burke Station was raided in December, 1862, by Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart. It was from this site, originally the Burke Station Depot, that he sent his famous telegram to Union Quartermaster General Meigs complaining of the poor quality of the Union mules he had just captured." The marker is located next to the former depot at the intersection of Old Burke Lake Road and Burke Road. Later the building housed the Burke United Methodist Church and is currently commercially used.

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Photo by Gilbert Donahue

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Copyrighted material, not to be reproduced without permission of owner, Gilbert Donahue
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/23 <![CDATA[Whiteoaks]]>
In this photo, Jennifer Addington and her mother stand in front of Whiteoaks in the 1950s. Jennifer Addington's parents bought the house after its conversion from a schoolhouse to a residence began, changing its name to Whiteoaks.]]> 2011-09-14T18:00:21-04:00

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Whiteoaks

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Whiteoaks is the original Burke Elementary School, renovated and expanded into a private residence. Burke Elementary opened in 1912 as a two-room schoolhouse, and later was expanded to three rooms. By the 1930s, population growth required a larger school, and a second Burke Elementary was constructed through the Works Progress Administration (WPA) under the New Deal. In 1950, the Cornelson family purchased Whiteoaks. Willie Harlow, Burke's jack-of-all-trades, completed renovations for the family who still live there today.

In this photo, Jennifer Addington and her mother stand in front of Whiteoaks in the 1950s. Jennifer Addington's parents bought the house after its conversion from a schoolhouse to a residence began, changing its name to Whiteoaks.

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Photo courtesy Jennifer Cornelson Addison
]]> http://braddockheritage.org/items/show/22 <![CDATA[Wakefield Chapel]]>
Several small congregations have met in the chapel, which holds 100 people. After lightning struck the steeple in 1970, the chapel fell into disuse until the building became the property of the Fairfax County Park Authority. It is now a favorite site for weddings.]]> 2011-09-14T18:00:57-04:00

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Wakefield Chapel

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In 1899, Oliver Besley donated land for a nondenominational chapel. The Wakefield Chapel was named for its first preacher. Reverend Wakefield had gone west during the Gold Rush, fought against the Indians, and survived near-burial in a common grave after a battle wound during the Civil War.

Several small congregations have met in the chapel, which holds 100 people. After lightning struck the steeple in 1970, the chapel fell into disuse until the building became the property of the Fairfax County Park Authority. It is now a favorite site for weddings.

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Photo by Gilbert Donahue

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Copyrighted material, not to be reproduced without permission of owner, Gilbert Donahue
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