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The Gordon Sale

On this day in Arlington history: October 29, 1907: The Alexandria Gazette advertises a sale to begin on October 31st at 9:30 A.M.

Housing Needed for War Workers

On this day in Arlington history, October 28, 1944, the Arlington Sun reported that housing was needed for war workers NOW!

A Rumor of the British Raid

On this day in Arlington history, October 24, 1775. A rumor reaches the area now known as Arlington County that British Lord Dunmore--John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore and governor of Virginia--is moving up the Potomac with a naval force.

James Bergman

On this day in Arlington history, October 22, 1964: native Arlingtonian…

Keep ‘Em Rolling

On October 11, 1933, the Washington Evening Star reported that Walter Huston would arrive to begin filming a movie at Fort Myer. The movie “Keep ‘Em Rolling” would be released in 1934. It was filmed at Fort Myer with the 16th Field Artillery and the 3rd Cavalry regiment riding in an action background.

Sandy Watts

Lewis Howard (1834-1896)

The Story of Esther

Wesley Norris

Eliza

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