1908 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
Retail Property For Sale

Located in the eclectic neighborhood of Del Ray, the property at the corner of Mt Vernon Ave and E Howell was built in 1946 by John A. Logan, architect listed as W.V. Nalls. The three-story structure comprises a concrete foundation, steel frame, cinder block walls faced in brick and a flat roof. The structure, a lasting example of a brick vernacular commercial building with Art Deco details was built as the Henry Knox Field Masonic Lodge No. 349 with the ground floor which has operated as the Potomac Station branch of the United States Postal Service since the building’s completion in 1947. There is a small basement cellar with utilities and boiler below grade.Each floor offers unique features, the first floor occupied by USPS boasts high ceilings, an open floor plan, restrooms and a service bay area for deliveries and dumpsters which is accessible off Howell Avenue. All floors are served by an elevator, an egress stair and exterior fire escape stair on the west side of the building exiting to the rear alley. Natural light enters each floor though expansive oversized operable windows. The 2nd floor is individual offices, work rooms, conference room, kitchen, restrooms and reception area. It is accessible from the staircase through two doors, which are connected by the front and rear staircases allowing for private entrance from the rear. The 3rd floor was designed to include skylights in several interior spaces, spaces recently updated to include renovated restrooms, accent and glass walls. Interior staircase from the third floor provides access to a single penthouse, deck and roof where spectacular views abound. The space is ideal for transformation into an outdoor entertainment space. The 3rd floor and penthouse could also provide a stunning residence where ownership could continue to lease the 1st and 2nd floors. 22 parking spaces are located behind the building at 115 & 117 E. Howell Ave.