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

Engin Artemel

Photographed by Kevin W., October 30, 2016

1. Engin Artemel Marker

Inscription. As Planning Director (1977-1984) Engin Artemel led the City of Alexandria in planning for the transformation of its industrial waterfront to one that can be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Inspired by beautiful active urban waterfronts in Europe and around the world, he formulated principles that were the basis for a continuous pedestrian promenade and areas of activity bookended by green open spaces. He facilitated the relocation of industrial uses away from the waterfront and the completion of improvements that increase public enjoyment of our precious Potomac River waterfront.

He worked on the redevelopment and reuse of the 4-building Torpedo Factory that had loomed over the central waterfront area, creating an active plaza and a marina, reusing one building as an arts center, and allowing retail, residential, office, and parking uses in other buildings. Engin was named a "Living Legend of Alexandria" for his work on the waterfront.

After retiring from the public sector, Engin Artemel continued working on the transformation of the waterfront on projects that contributed to a new vitality and beautification of the waterfront. He served on the City's Waterfront Committee for many years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location.

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38° 48.32′ N, 77° 2.36′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from the intersection of Union Street and Cameron Street. Marker is in the waterfront area, on a knee-high wall between the restaurant and gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Cameron Street, 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,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Old Town Alexandria (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War Comes to Alexandria (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Waterfront Heritage Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Submarine Screw (Propeller) (within shouting distance of this marker); Torpedo Factory Art Center (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Naval Torpedo Station (Building Two) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Torpedo Factory Art Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plundered! (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Other markers no longer nearby. Visiting Old Town (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Living History (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Kevin W., October 30, 2016

2. Engin Artemel Marker

Nearby Alexandria History Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., October 30, 2016

3. Nearby Alexandria History Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.