Hopkins House

1210 Queen Street

   

 

The Hopkins House Dossier

Here are some key documents relating to the rezoning of Hopkins House in 2000-2001:

Background

Chronology of Events to February 2000

1999 Racism Charge and the Funding of the Expansion 

Glenn Hopkins Claims Racism in City Distribution of Money

Source:  Alexandria Journal (February 1999)

Hopkins House Trustees Demand Investigation

Source:  Alexandria Journal (March 1999)

Secret Distribution of City CDBG Funds Decried by United Way

Source:  Alexandria Journal (June 1999)

2000 Initial Zoning Change Request 

Hopkins House Rallies its Supporters

Source:  Hopkins House (Author's Collection)

ICCA's Comments 

Source:  Author's Collection

Map of Neighbors Opposing 2000 Rezoning

Source:  Author's Collection

2001 SUP Modification for Infant Care 

Preschool's Growth Rate Upsets Some Neighbors 

Source:  Alexandria Journal (June 2001)

Fairfax County Expansion Plans 

8539 Richmond Highway Sales Record 

Source:  Fairfax County Department of Taxation Web Site

8537 Forest Place Sales Record 

Source:  Fairfax County Department of Taxation Web Site

8543 Forest Place Sales Record 

Source:  Fairfax County Department of Taxation Web Site

Photo of 8539 Richmond Highway (October 2005)  

Source:  Author