Bethesda, MD

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In the vicinity of Old Georgetown Road and Alta Vista Road northwest of Bethesda. In 1901 the Bethesda Land Company bought 222 acres and developed it. It was further subdivided later on to allow for homes for people of more limited financial means. It is likely that some of the residents of the Black Alta Vista community worked for the white families in this new suburb.

 

If anyone knows a more specific location or has information about founders and residents of this community, please let us know.​

Bethesda, MD

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In the vicinity of Old Georgetown Road and Alta Vista Road northwest of Bethesda. In 1901 the Bethesda Land Company bought 222 acres and developed it. It was further subdivided later on to allow for homes for people of more limited financial means. It is likely that some of the residents of the Black Alta Vista community worked for the white families in this new suburb.

 

If anyone knows a more specific location or has information about founders and residents of this community, please let us know.​

Bethesda, MD

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In the vicinity of Old Georgetown Road and Alta Vista Road northwest of Bethesda. In 1901 the Bethesda Land Company bought 222 acres and developed it. It was further subdivided later on to allow for homes for people of more limited financial means. It is likely that some of the residents of the Black Alta Vista community worked for the white families in this new suburb.

 

If anyone knows a more specific location or has information about founders and residents of this community, please let us know.​