Washington Did NOT Sleep Here by allie912

Washington Did NOT Sleep Here

Do you recognize the familiar cupola and columns from Washington's famous home? And even if you weren't certain, there's the name: "Mount Vernon". What you can't see, because i cropped it from the sign, is "Condominiums". And instead of being the retirement home of America's First President, this is the condo home of me. I don't actually live in this particular building (mine is red brick) but this is the face of the complex which people traveling the main street would see. And since Washington was born and lived in what became the state of Virginia (tho not Richmond) it is not entirely inappropriate for this faux Mt. Vernon to be located here. Just thought I'd share a little American history and personal biography with y'all.
What a nice way to introduce us to your home! Your caption filled in all the pertinant information about how this came to be so sutied in your neighborhood. It's lovely, and looks like it extends a nice "Welcome Home" each time you return!
August 30th, 2010  
Well thank you for that info. I would not like being led astray.
August 30th, 2010  
LOL! Love your commentary, Allison!
August 30th, 2010  
My American history just went up a notch. Thx Allison! :-}
August 30th, 2010  
nice cropping job! Looks like the real thing!
August 30th, 2010  
I like your comment. I love hearing about and seeing the towns and surroundings of were everyone lives. I haven't traveled far away from home, these days, but sometimes I feel like I have seen my country and the world through everyone's photos.
August 30th, 2010  
I always think its interesting the liberties that builders take with names for their building complexes.
Thanks for the introduction to your "home place".
August 30th, 2010  
It looks a nice spot to have a condo in.
August 30th, 2010  
That is interesting - like the look of that complex very much. Looks like a great place to live.
August 30th, 2010  
nice perspective and story behind it!
August 30th, 2010  
Nicely framed!
August 30th, 2010  
nice shot!
August 30th, 2010  
Nice shot, and a nice wee bit of photographic sleight of hand there!

Well done on getting on to the popular page :)
August 30th, 2010  
You live in a very POP-ular area! (I see everyone's taking notice!)

;-)
August 30th, 2010  
Very creative! I love the way you combined some state history with your own home.
August 30th, 2010  
Very clever Allison! Nice shot!
August 30th, 2010  
CREATIVE! Very nicely composed as well.
August 30th, 2010  
Leave a Comment
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.