The wonderful thing about living outside a city like DC is the vast amounts of historical documentation.    My client and I spent hours in the Virginia Room of the Arlington Public Library.  We were so engrossed in pouring over the many books, albums and catalogues of archival photos that two hours flew by. 

We are planning to use photos of the restaurant location through its history for wall art.  The Arlington Courthouse, just across the street, has had three incarnations and lots of photos exist of it.  The oldest photo of the area very near the restaurant is of a horse and carriage from 1911.  Everything within view is farmland. 

The librarian was very kind and helpful.  We made a list of photos we want pulled  to view for possible use and have an appointment next week with the archivist to discuss scanning them.