Rosemont Historic District

Rosemont Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Alexandria established in the early 1900s with more than 450 houses displaying Colonial Revival, Arts and Crafts, and Craftsman architectural styles. The district spans multiple blocks of tree-lined streets where you can walk and observe the varied building designs and period details from the public right-of-way.

The district was created between 1908 and 1914 through investment from business people based in Washington D.C., Alexandria, and Philadelphia who saw opportunity in land near a trolley line. This period of suburban expansion reflected new ideas about how residential neighborhoods could be thoughtfully designed and developed.

The neighborhood took shape through investment by business people from three major cities, creating a designed community that reflects their vision of modern suburban living. Walking through the streets, you notice how this intentional planning shaped a coherent residential environment that still feels organized today.

The houses are private residences, so you can best experience this area by walking the public streets and sidewalks to observe the architecture and design details from the outside. A leisurely stroll through different blocks will give you a sense of the varied building styles and how the neighborhood is laid out.

The district includes more than 450 buildings that extend beyond single-family homes to include apartment buildings, an educational facility, and a commercial structure all working together as one planned community. This mix of building types shows how early suburban planning tried to create a complete neighborhood with multiple uses in one place.