Explore the historic streetscapes of Leesburg, Virginia, and how
they've changed over time.
Established in 1758, Leesburg experienced steady growth in its first 200
years, blossoming from a small crossroads community into a thriving
commercial, agricultural, social, and government center. Comparing
historic images from the Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg Planning
Department, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and Loudoun Museum
with current views of the town, Leesburg resident and preservation
planner Annie Laurie McDonald explores the town's historic streetscapes
and how they have changed over time in response to growth throughout the
Northern Virginia region.