Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-22
COMMUNICATED.
THE MOUNT VERNON AVENUE.

THE MOUNT VERNON AVENUE.
who read the glowing account in The
Gazette" ut the last meeting Of the
Chamber of Commerce, when so many
gentlemen prominent in both public
and business life addressed that. IN
fluentia body concerning plans, and
various other matters, in regard to
constructing an avenue from Wash
ingtou to Mount Vernon. and, Judging
from the speeches delivered during the
evening, it will not be many years
before the people of this city will have
the pleasure Of witnessing the COM
mencing and completion OF the Mount
Vernon Avenue.
1t has been many years since 1t was
suggested that the above-named avenue
be constructed, but for different reasons
mainly for the want Of financial
aid-the hopes Of our people have not
been realized, but they still live in
hope and do not desire to die in des-
pair.
Three surveys have been made by
expert surveyors, and either of them
would be suitable for the avenue, but
the one that seems to be most popular
with Alexandrians is the one running
down Washington street and passing
Christ Church. What a magnificent
avenue Washington street could be
mlde? As General George Washington
when young mani surveyed the
same street. made it broader than any
other in the city, and, no doubt, had
a purpose 10 doing so, it would be an
excellent one to select. Hundreds Of
visitors come here monthly, and by
selecting the said street as a section of
the Mount Vernon Avenue much time
could be saved by them in visiting the
many places Of interest.
The country through which the. ave.
nue. would pass to Mount Vernon Is
most beautiful stretch, and it
is probable that many people would
purchase building sites on the route of
the avenue and erect handsome homes
thereon.
J The gentlemen in charge OF the task
of constructing the avenue have had an
uphill fight, and although having had
the promise of government aid the
same has not been obtained-in a
financial way-and arc ANXIOUS to see
the work begin. 1t isan easy matter
to get every class OF labor for the job
but what is needed is money. and
money alone, to make their plans
success. =
(, In the United States We have many
wealthy men, who. have proved
worthy and patriotic citizens by con-
tributing vast sums of money for the
benefit OF All classes. They could make
the construction Of the Mount Vernon
Avenue certainty BIZ giving enough
money to finish a mile of the work.
and for every mile. or less. 50 donated.
shall bear the name OF the donor. For
instance, should Mr.. Andrew Car
reggie contribute. the name would. be
the Carnegie Scctiou," etc.
Fifty years from now many OF the
7ealthy men OF the present day will
have passed to the great beyond, and
people OF that time would,never know
who they we're unless there was some
record to show OF some worthy deed
done during their lifetime, but If they
had section OF The Mount Vernon
Avenue named 10 their honor it would
be a remembrance that could never be
erased May this communicated ar
ticle reach enough good, patriotic citi
zens, and influence them to aid in con-
structins the Mount Vernon Avenue in.
honor of the Father OF His Country.
George Westinghouse the earnest
wish Of those who have this great un-
dertaking at heart aud the entire COM
mtnity.