The Franconia, Virginia Collection, 1922

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Creator:
Virginia Room staff
Abstract:
The Franconia, Virginia Collection consists of a broadside dating from December 19th, 1922, advertising the sale of the late George Triplett’s personal property at his former home located on the “Flag Hill” tract in Franconia.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Franconia, Virginia Collection consists of a broadside dating from December 19th, 1922, advertising the sale of the late George Triplett’s personal property at his former home located on the “Flag Hill” tract in Franconia. Albert Edward Francis, who bought the property in July 1921, offered Triplett’s belongings for sale which consisted mostly of farm equipment. Subjects include the history of Franconia, Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

Franconia, Virginia earned its name from William Fowle’s 191-acre farm called “Frankhonia Farm”. The farm was located at the present day intersection of Franconia Road and Fleet Drive. In 1871, Fowle’s son, Robert Rollins Fowle, sold a portion of the farm to the Alexandria & Fredericksburg Railway Company, later renamed the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad. The railroad erected a station on the site, named Franconia, which closed in 1952. The area saw an explosion in suburban development beginning in the 1950s.

Acquisition information:
The Virginia Room staff artificially created this collection over a period of time. Unknown donor.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Franconia (Va.) - History