WATERGATE OF ALEXANDRIA

40th Anniversary

Watergate of Alexandria celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2017.

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Our History

Watergate was originally conceived in the mid-1970s as a riverfront high rise development, but its developers exchanged their initial site for a former school site owned by the City of Alexandria. This trade facilitated the City's establishment of a public park along the Potomac River, and Watergate's development of two- and three-story traditional luxury town homes that reflect the historic character of the surrounding Old Town neighborhood. Completed in two phases beginning in 1977, Watergate of Alexandria is situated on adjoining city blocks bounded by North Royal, North Pitt, First and Second Streets. Watergate of Alexandria was created by the developers of the Watergate complex in Foggy Bottom, and Watergate of Landmark.

 

Our Residents

The residents of Watergate have long been active in the Old Town community. In its early years, Watergate hosted a number of special community events, including demonstrations of colonial crafts and walking tours of its gardens, spectacular plantings and koi pond. Today, many of our residents are involved in community affairs, serving on local advisory boards and community councils. We comprise a relatively small community of residents, many of whom have enjoyed living at Watergate for many years.

 

Our Community

As we enter our fifth decade, we continue to welcome new residents, and improve our infrastructure and beautifully landscaped grounds. Our community served as one of the original seeds for the vibrant growth and development that is now coming fully to fruition in Old Town North. We have both deep roots and new shoots.

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