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“Parcel A”: The First Phase of Steward Manor Apartments
Above is one of the first surveys by Ben Dyer Associates showing construction of Steward Manor Apartments. The area oft-mentioned in deeds and other land records as “Parcel A” is very clearly...
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When were YOUR Steward Manor Days?
During which years did you and/or your family reside at Steward Manor? Please check all dates that apply. Take Our Poll
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“Parcel B”: The Second Phase of Steward Manor Apartments
This survey, originally dated 12/4/59 and signed by Ben Dyer, shows “Parcel B”—the second of three phases of construction that produced Steward Manor Apartments. Parcel B is comprised of the block of...
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The Pool
On a beautiful, late summer day like today, who wouldn’t want to take a dip in the Steward Manor swimming pool? These various photos from the rental office collection are undated, but most appear to...
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“Parcel C”: The third and final phase of Steward Manor Apartments
This July 28, 1960 land survey by Ben Dyer Associates illustrates the layout of Parcel C—the third and final construction phase of Steward Manor Apartments. The most ambitious of the three phases,...
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People + Locations ÷ Time: revisiting (and recreating) your vintage Steward...
Many former residents have posted some phenomenal old photos on our Facebook page, some of which are also archived here in the Photos section. Most depict kids who were several years older than I was...
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Steward Manor vs. Fire
I received this great overhead shot of Laurel Rescue 49 leaving its station and turning onto Lafayette Avenue in September, 1974 from retired Captain John Floyd II. In the background is the familiar...
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Halloween at Steward Manor
Is everyone ready for Halloween? Steward Manor was a fantastic place to go trick-or-treating in the 1980s, as I (and my dentist) can attest. This 1993 photo from the Rental Office’s collection shows...
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December at Steward Manor
December was always one of my favorite times of year, growing up at Steward Manor in the 1980s. Football season was at its peak; and most of my friends were diehard Redskins or Cowboys fans during...
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Steward Manor Power
From what I’ve heard, Steward Manor residents (along with millions of others in the DMV area) suffered a lengthy power outage as a result of severe storms this past Friday. Fortunately, power was...
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2016 Reunion
Join Steward Manor friends old and new for another fun potluck lunch in the picnic area near the swimming pool (we may also be at the larger adjacent picnic area just across the street) starting at...
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I finally had the chance to tour my childhood apartment at Steward Manor this weekend—the first time I’ve stepped foot inside since my parents and I moved in the summer of 1987. It’s amazing how every...
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Remembering George McNeal
When I was a kid at Steward Manor in the early 1980s, two of my best friends were Mike and George McNeal. Mike, the older of the brothers, was far and away the best all-around athlete I’ve ever known....
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