by Steve01 | Nov 1, 2026 | Alexandria Stories
On March 1, 1924, Andrew James Jolly and Nellie (Clark) Jolly welcomed a new baby into the world, a son they named Andrew Jordan. Like his father, the second A.J. Jolly chose a life of public service just on a different path. As a tail gunner in the Army Air Corps...
by Steve01 | Nov 1, 2026 | Alexandria Stories
Over times, businesses come and go. A popular establishment in Alexandria was one example. In 1959, the Brass Key restaurant and bar opened. In July, it advertised that its menu offered steaks, chops, seafood, and “all kinds of sandwiches.” Its hours were 7:00 am to...
