R-16-47RESOLUTION NO. R-16-47
Re -naming of Ratcliffe -Allison House
WHEREAS, Ratcliffe -Allison House, built in 1812, was so named in 1973 in
recognition of original owner Richard Ratcliffe and brothers Gordon and Robert Allison who
constructed the 1824 addition; and
WHEREAS, Kitty Barrett Pozer lived in Ratcliffe -Allison House from 1927-1981
and was instrumental in the construction of the house's large rear addition in 1927; and
WHEREAS, she deeded the house to the City as a gift in 1973; and
WHEREAS, she was a respected authority on gardening, including service as
gardening columnist for the Washington Post and founding member of the Garden Club of
Fairfax; and
WHEREAS, she planted what became known as the "Pozer Garden" behind
Ratcliffe -Allison House, a portion of which has been preserved in the garden of the new Old
Town Square; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pozer was also an early champion of local historic preservation,
encouraging preservation of both the Ratcliffe -Allison House and Old Town Hall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ratcliffe -Allison House, located
at 10386 Main Street, shall be known going forward as the "Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House."
Adopted this 13`x' day of December, 2016.
Attest:
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember DeMarco
Aye
Councilman Greenfield
Aye
Councilman Meyer
Aye
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Schmidt
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye