Alexandria bakery’s royal connection — “Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to the D.C. region throughout her long life were always showstoppers, but it was her first visit to the area — as a princess in 1951 — that became the claim to fame for one Alexandria bakery.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Monday — Rain starting in the afternoon. High of 82 and low of 72. Sunrise at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. [Weather.gov]
What happened to Landmark Mall — “Located just outside of Washington DC sat one of the capital city’s many Modern Ruins. Landmark Mall was once a titan in the region winning head-to-head matchups in consumer preferences over its many nearby rivals.” [YouTube]
Virginia bottles reveal history underground — “Digging up old privies and outhouses unearths historic items.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
