Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Bernard Stier, O.D. (1930-2005)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 30, 2018

1. Dr. Bernard Stier, O.D. (1930-2005) Marker

Inscription. Dr. Bernard Stier, O.D. (1930-2005), practiced optometry at this address from the late 1950s to 1998. Dr. Stier moved his practice here after practicing at 716 King Street with his uncle, Dr. Moses Katz, O.D. (1913-1957). A longtime Alexandrian, Dr. Stier was known for his warm and caring nature and sparkling wit. Dr. Stier served as president of the Virginia State Board of Optometric Examiners and was a member of the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities. He was a longtime member of the Optimist Club of Alexandria, and served as president and executive board member of Agudas Achim Congregation of Alexandria.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine.

Location. 38° 48.304′ N, 77° 2.861′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of King Street (Virginia Route 7) and North Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 720 King Street,

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Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexandria Lyceum (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Memorial Parkway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexandria Furniture District (within shouting distance of this marker); Timberman Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Protestant Church Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee-Fendall House (within shouting

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 30, 2018

2. Dr. Bernard Stier, O.D. (1930-2005) Marker

distance of this marker); The Methodist Episcopal Congregation of Alexandria (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Additional keywords. Optometry

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.