alexandria, virginia

Pavement Identity: Alexandria is characterized by several alleys retaining historic pavement and almost all with a central gutter, a feature more prominent here than in any other U.S. city studied by the site author. The city is the only one found to possess what appear to be curbs made of schist.

STREET PAVEMENTS

Cobblestone

Vitrified Brick - Red

Vitrified Brick - Red

Vitrified Brick - Yellow

Vitrified Brick - Yellow

MODERN VARIANT STREET PAVEMENTS

Stamped Concrete - Brick Pattern

Stamped Concrete - Brick Pattern

Stamped Concrete - Cobblestone Pattern

Stamped Concrete - Cobblestone Pattern

GUTTERS

Granite Slabs

Vitrified Brick - Red

Vitrified Brick - Red

Vitrified Brick - Yellow

Vitrified Brick - Yellow

Cement Brick

CROSSWALKS

Granite Slab and Belgian Block

Granite Slab and Belgian Block

SIDEWALK PAVEMENTS

Hard Pressed Brick

Hard Pressed Brick

Hard-Pressed Brick - Roman Style

Hard-Pressed Brick - Roman Style

CURBS

Schist (?)

Slate

Granite

embedded features

Stone Sewer Drain

Stone Sewer Drain