ALEXANDRIA: 9th HIGHEST CRIME In The U. S. - What I Saw In This Louisiana City
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Date: 2024-01-28
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usa-by-car
One thing few people know about Alexandria is that early during WWII, Patton was asked where the best place to train for an invasion of the Ardennes Forest would be, and he replied that the nearest thing we had to the Ardennes in this country was the Kisatchie National Forest in Central LA. A very large military camp was quickly constructed near Alexandria. It was known as Camp Claiborne. The planners of the war effort then began sending dozens of trains filled with thousands of troops to Alexandria to be settled at Camp Claiborne. The metropolitan area of Alexandria swelled from less than 50, 000 to around 250, 000 in a matter of weeks. Much of Alexandria's downtown area was built up during that time. After the war Camp Claiborne was abandoned, most of it's buildings were demolished, and the pace of life in the area returned to normal. When I was a college student there my friends and I frequently visited the remains of Camp Claiborne to explore the few remaining structures left. Most interesting to me was the sewage treatment facility which was a large concrete cylinder that stood 10 or twelve feet high and extended many more feet below the ground's surface. A hole was knocked in the side and one could stick his head inside and yell creating an echo which seemed to reverberate for quite some time. That was at least 40 years ago. I'm sure it must all be gone by now. Just thought someone might find the story interesting.
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One thing few people know about Alexandria is that early during WWII, Patton was asked where the best place to train for an invasion of the Ardennes Forest would be, and he replied that the nearest thing we had to the Ardennes in this country was the Kisatchie National Forest in Central LA. A very large military camp was quickly constructed near Alexandria. It was known as Camp Claiborne. The planners of the war effort then began sending dozens of trains filled with thousands of troops to Alexandria to be settled at Camp Claiborne. The metropolitan area of Alexandria swelled from less than 50, 000 to around 250, 000 in a matter of weeks. Much of Alexandria's downtown area was built up during that time. After the war Camp Claiborne was abandoned, most of it's buildings were demolished, and the pace of life in the area returned to normal. When I was a college student there my friends and I frequently visited the remains of Camp Claiborne to explore the few remaining structures left. Most interesting to me was the sewage treatment facility which was a large concrete cylinder that stood 10 or twelve feet high and extended many more feet below the ground's surface. A hole was knocked in the side and one could stick his head inside and yell creating an echo which seemed to reverberate for quite some time. That was at least 40 years ago. I'm sure it must all be gone by now. Just thought someone might find the story interesting.
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mikefirth9654
Well let's see what we didn't see: you were downtown and you got the hotel, but you missed the art museum partially built into an old bank across the street, you got the bridge but you missed the convention center right beside it. And in the distance beyond the convention center you showed without mentioning it, the Rapides Regional Medical Center, one of two in the town, the other being Cabrini. You mispronounced Rapides as Rapids. And I stopped to write this in 18 minutes end of the video, so I'm guessing you're going to drive through the area with most of the crime: I plotted murders at one point and they were all in an area about 10 blocks square south of downtown. The bus system is OK; handicapped accessible. The big mall has seen seers disappear, Conn's with no entrance to the center of the mall in Bed Bath and Beyond is going down. And the city has problems.
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Well let's see what we didn't see: you were downtown and you got the hotel, but you missed the art museum partially built into an old bank across the street, you got the bridge but you missed the convention center right beside it. And in the distance beyond the convention center you showed without mentioning it, the Rapides Regional Medical Center, one of two in the town, the other being Cabrini. You mispronounced Rapides as Rapids. And I stopped to write this in 18 minutes end of the video, so I'm guessing you're going to drive through the area with most of the crime: I plotted murders at one point and they were all in an area about 10 blocks square south of downtown. The bus system is OK; handicapped accessible. The big mall has seen seers disappear, Conn's with no entrance to the center of the mall in Bed Bath and Beyond is going down. And the city has problems.
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strana6875
Hotel Bentley! If my memory serves me correct, was built by a guy who was turned away from a fancy hotel for being too dirty after a long day of work. So he decided to build one himself, he tiled everything by hand, and had a relatively small construction team for the size of the place. You can find his signature blue tile, only one on the entire floor.
Edit: overall, people are scared of the town, but if you stick to the right people, and don’t get yourself in a situation where you could be in trouble, you’ll be fine. Only thing about Cenla (Local name for Alexandria, Central Louisiana) is that if you walk at night alone, regardless of if you’re a man or a woman, someone might try to mug you. People will leave you alone if you have dogs, or travel in groups greater than 2. I’ve never once been pickpocketed, nor do I know anyone that has been.
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Hotel Bentley! If my memory serves me correct, was built by a guy who was turned away from a fancy hotel for being too dirty after a long day of work. So he decided to build one himself, he tiled everything by hand, and had a relatively small construction team for the size of the place. You can find his signature blue tile, only one on the entire floor.
Edit: overall, people are scared of the town, but if you stick to the right people, and don’t get yourself in a situation where you could be in trouble, you’ll be fine. Only thing about Cenla (Local name for Alexandria, Central Louisiana) is that if you walk at night alone, regardless of if you’re a man or a woman, someone might try to mug you. People will leave you alone if you have dogs, or travel in groups greater than 2. I’ve never once been pickpocketed, nor do I know anyone that has been.
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rafaeltorre1643
I held my breath waiting for you to call my city in the top 10 or not You were almost done too!
- Albuquerque
Its properly crime and specially car theft that is through the roof. People stealing. But it’s literally a section of the city that makes up most of it. Literally any corner can have one side can be a bad neighborhood full of low income apartments and the opposite a peaceful non crime existence with all home owners that have lived there their whole life. Its bizarre. It’s called the war zone and the only place in town where you will see cops every time and lots of speed bumps and roads sectioned off with no left turns. Literally every person there is predictable. But there’s no true organized gangs at all even if people claim to be.
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I held my breath waiting for you to call my city in the top 10 or not You were almost done too!
- Albuquerque
Its properly crime and specially car theft that is through the roof. People stealing. But it’s literally a section of the city that makes up most of it. Literally any corner can have one side can be a bad neighborhood full of low income apartments and the opposite a peaceful non crime existence with all home owners that have lived there their whole life. Its bizarre. It’s called the war zone and the only place in town where you will see cops every time and lots of speed bumps and roads sectioned off with no left turns. Literally every person there is predictable. But there’s no true organized gangs at all even if people claim to be.
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Vladviking
Since a lot of cities have essentially taken crimes off the books, I think your numbers fool as they had hoped. For example, the cities in CA that have raised the shoplifted dollar amount needed to bother the police at $900. or more. Maybe like San Francisco where you would've been all but guaranteed to have your car broken into while you walked around filming downtown or maybe they would've jacked you up along with the car. Other cities where whole stores get mass looted and emptied out in broad daylight. So, I don't think Alexandria is ninth by a REAL shot. And for my general bias cities suck period I live in the country.
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Since a lot of cities have essentially taken crimes off the books, I think your numbers fool as they had hoped. For example, the cities in CA that have raised the shoplifted dollar amount needed to bother the police at $900. or more. Maybe like San Francisco where you would've been all but guaranteed to have your car broken into while you walked around filming downtown or maybe they would've jacked you up along with the car. Other cities where whole stores get mass looted and emptied out in broad daylight. So, I don't think Alexandria is ninth by a REAL shot. And for my general bias cities suck period I live in the country.
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tonyhicks5413
I suppose I'll call it my maternal home. Being my mommas people came from here and I attended Highschool here. Walked many a mile in hayfeilds and swept the floor of Farm Suppy a few Saturday mornings as a teenager
I harbor mixed emotions of this place. Negative out weighing the Positive.
In school there will always been rivalries and clicks
I've been lived in 3 other states. Al. Fla. Ten. Over a dozen cities probably more.
Never have I met anyone more arrogant, than myself but here.
We all are drinking from the sane well and people here think their shit don't stink. Above and better than others.
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I suppose I'll call it my maternal home. Being my mommas people came from here and I attended Highschool here. Walked many a mile in hayfeilds and swept the floor of Farm Suppy a few Saturday mornings as a teenager
I harbor mixed emotions of this place. Negative out weighing the Positive.
In school there will always been rivalries and clicks
I've been lived in 3 other states. Al. Fla. Ten. Over a dozen cities probably more.
Never have I met anyone more arrogant, than myself but here.
We all are drinking from the sane well and people here think their shit don't stink. Above and better than others.
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liannekho503
It always weirds me out when people mention Alexandria since I always thought of it as small and boring. The crime rate always surprises people, even people who have lived there forever, since most of it happens in the streets at night. Usually, people hear about another shooting in the mall parking lot, avoid the mall for a bit, then give in a week later to buy Auntie Anne's
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It always weirds me out when people mention Alexandria since I always thought of it as small and boring. The crime rate always surprises people, even people who have lived there forever, since most of it happens in the streets at night. Usually, people hear about another shooting in the mall parking lot, avoid the mall for a bit, then give in a week later to buy Auntie Anne's
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usa-by-car
I grew up there and the new bridge from Alexandria to Pineville is named after my daddy on the Alexandria side it is named after the Late Honorable Israel B. Curtis, Jr. And the Pineville side after the Late Lemon Coleman. They were Influencers before their time.
We are proud to have The Curtis -Coleman Bridge named after 2 Outstanding Gentlemen who created change.
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I grew up there and the new bridge from Alexandria to Pineville is named after my daddy on the Alexandria side it is named after the Late Honorable Israel B. Curtis, Jr. And the Pineville side after the Late Lemon Coleman. They were Influencers before their time.
We are proud to have The Curtis -Coleman Bridge named after 2 Outstanding Gentlemen who created change.
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user-ql5yb2hs2p
30 years ago, this was the best town with lovely Stores. It could have been the loss of the air/army base that started the degradation bc loss of commerce There are many many more old beautiful homes in the garden area. Growing up in La, Alexandria was the highlight when visiting grandparents. It just felt safe and what every town should be.
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30 years ago, this was the best town with lovely Stores. It could have been the loss of the air/army base that started the degradation bc loss of commerce There are many many more old beautiful homes in the garden area. Growing up in La, Alexandria was the highlight when visiting grandparents. It just felt safe and what every town should be.
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BlastFromYesterday
I have to disagree with the comment about it being a healthy downtown. I have gone downtown on different days of the week at various times and there is no activity. Comment about traffic also strikes me as odd. But I got the vibe that people in Louisiana had a very skewed perception of what a lot of traffic is. The zoo is nice.
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I have to disagree with the comment about it being a healthy downtown. I have gone downtown on different days of the week at various times and there is no activity. Comment about traffic also strikes me as odd. But I got the vibe that people in Louisiana had a very skewed perception of what a lot of traffic is. The zoo is nice.
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cibonthesaint8903
Yeah, I grew up in Louisiana as well. Further south than you though. Ever since I was a kid, Louisiana rank class in education, quality of life, mortality, health, care, etc. Nothing has changed. Evidently nothing ever will. For all those who can I would suggest hightailing it out of there as quickly as possible. Sad but true.
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Yeah, I grew up in Louisiana as well. Further south than you though. Ever since I was a kid, Louisiana rank class in education, quality of life, mortality, health, care, etc. Nothing has changed. Evidently nothing ever will. For all those who can I would suggest hightailing it out of there as quickly as possible. Sad but true.
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jimjustice581
Wow! Beautiful statue and placard at St. Francis Cathedral. Built in 1919. I never knew the Red River flowed through central LA. I Loved those houses in the Garden District. I’m guessing shotgun houses means something completely different in Alexandria.
Oh, I need a mattress. Where was that one so I can go get it
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Wow! Beautiful statue and placard at St. Francis Cathedral. Built in 1919. I never knew the Red River flowed through central LA. I Loved those houses in the Garden District. I’m guessing shotgun houses means something completely different in Alexandria.
Oh, I need a mattress. Where was that one so I can go get it
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sharonnorthern1525
My mother was from Alec. We went there once or twice a year while I was growing up. I remember them putting lights on the water tower at Christmas. I thought that was magical!
Mom’s large family all moved to CA around 1950. She always said that was the best thing her parents ever did for her.
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My mother was from Alec. We went there once or twice a year while I was growing up. I remember them putting lights on the water tower at Christmas. I thought that was magical!
Mom’s large family all moved to CA around 1950. She always said that was the best thing her parents ever did for her.
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GlitterForever17
I live in the garden district and you passed right by my street. I was looking to see if I was there walking my little pug Jeffrey lol! So fascinating seeing someone tour our little city. Spirits was a great choice. I also recommend Tunks and Atwoods bakery. Hugs and pugs! -Breland
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I live in the garden district and you passed right by my street. I was looking to see if I was there walking my little pug Jeffrey lol! So fascinating seeing someone tour our little city. Spirits was a great choice. I also recommend Tunks and Atwoods bakery. Hugs and pugs! -Breland
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billyballin9324
Yeah I just moved away from there soon as our lease was up.
Had a bullet go through my apartment within like a month or 2 of living there.
Specifically I was living at Sanctuary at Alexandria apartment complex.
Girl was killed right next door to me you can look it up.
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Yeah I just moved away from there soon as our lease was up.
Had a bullet go through my apartment within like a month or 2 of living there.
Specifically I was living at Sanctuary at Alexandria apartment complex.
Girl was killed right next door to me you can look it up.
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jamjamjames87
I was there helped remodel the old cowboy town, was there for like 6 months and I thought it was okay. definitely didn’t seem like the 9th most dangerous city or whatever but I will say there were cops everywhere and we would see multiple people pulled over everyday by the Loves.
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I was there helped remodel the old cowboy town, was there for like 6 months and I thought it was okay. definitely didn’t seem like the 9th most dangerous city or whatever but I will say there were cops everywhere and we would see multiple people pulled over everyday by the Loves.
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bigleesh3187
O please this city aint sh someone needs to do a vlog on how the City of Alexandria is robbing thier customers there isn't any resources to help people in need its nothing to do there its basically a retirement city Alexandria is set up for Retired individuals Alexandria sucks
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O please this city aint sh someone needs to do a vlog on how the City of Alexandria is robbing thier customers there isn't any resources to help people in need its nothing to do there its basically a retirement city Alexandria is set up for Retired individuals Alexandria sucks
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rebekahjoma7356
One of the falling apart buildings down town used to be a Haunted House attraction. I worked there in high school the last year it was open! Still have a scar on my lip because I busted it on a drop wall
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One of the falling apart buildings down town used to be a Haunted House attraction. I worked there in high school the last year it was open! Still have a scar on my lip because I busted it on a drop wall
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prophetmargin7497
Hey Lord, on that FBI chart you posted a link to, do you have any idea why a city like St Louis somehow didn't make the top 50 list when it comes to violent crimes or homicide rates per 100, 000
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Hey Lord, on that FBI chart you posted a link to, do you have any idea why a city like St Louis somehow didn't make the top 50 list when it comes to violent crimes or homicide rates per 100, 000
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user-op8iy6sy2c
I will admit that spirits was a good choice but one restaurant I believe that everyone should try at least once is Word of Mouth, they have lots of great food but my favorite is their sandwiches.
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I will admit that spirits was a good choice but one restaurant I believe that everyone should try at least once is Word of Mouth, they have lots of great food but my favorite is their sandwiches.
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nelms78
Police jury/sheriff's' office corruption ran off all the businesses and customers which lead to no jobs and high crime, there is no one to blame but the corrupt crooks running the parish.
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Police jury/sheriff's' office corruption ran off all the businesses and customers which lead to no jobs and high crime, there is no one to blame but the corrupt crooks running the parish.
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aprilwilson1260
Omg I grew up in pineville and my hubby Alexandria. And I LOATHE going homeit’s so hellish it should be called Hellalexandria I will NEVER move back my kids have said the same.
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Omg I grew up in pineville and my hubby Alexandria. And I LOATHE going homeit’s so hellish it should be called Hellalexandria I will NEVER move back my kids have said the same.
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BirdDogey1
Love these videos. I eat a healthy, clean diet so I have to pack my own food in much of the South and Midwest. I suspect many are looking at the scenery and not the local cuisine.
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Love these videos. I eat a healthy, clean diet so I have to pack my own food in much of the South and Midwest. I suspect many are looking at the scenery and not the local cuisine.
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johnloprairie7982
State Capitals of Louisiana, were in two different places in Louisiana, you have Old State Capital in Baton Rouge Louisiana, and one Huey P Long was shot in Baton Rouge
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State Capitals of Louisiana, were in two different places in Louisiana, you have Old State Capital in Baton Rouge Louisiana, and one Huey P Long was shot in Baton Rouge
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Pie_Yow_Comme_Ca
Also fun fact about Alexandria, is it’s home to two amazing bands, perpetual deception and absence of us. They really bring life to every show they do there.
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Also fun fact about Alexandria, is it’s home to two amazing bands, perpetual deception and absence of us. They really bring life to every show they do there.
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johnnie3608
I came from Washington state and lived right down the road from there in pineville. Shout out to my boy pistol Pete and my people at the Freemason flea market.
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I came from Washington state and lived right down the road from there in pineville. Shout out to my boy pistol Pete and my people at the Freemason flea market.
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usa-by-car
Shout out 318. I love and hate this place at the same time. If you live there, you’d understand. Someone tell me haunted locations here. shestolemyplaystation
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Shout out 318. I love and hate this place at the same time. If you live there, you’d understand. Someone tell me haunted locations here. shestolemyplaystation
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thomasjefferson182
Whenever I hear of statistically high crime cities I wonder if it’s from aggressive policing/arrests, lack of police presence, or just awful residents
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Whenever I hear of statistically high crime cities I wonder if it’s from aggressive policing/arrests, lack of police presence, or just awful residents
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sylviaramirez6171
Great exploring the city. Love to see all the places. Defenetly want to start doing this too. Been sense 95 in the same city. Lol need to get out.
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Great exploring the city. Love to see all the places. Defenetly want to start doing this too. Been sense 95 in the same city. Lol need to get out.
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karendavis3286
Lifelong residents. Your tours cover the lower third area, Sonya Quarters, then the garden district which is where a lot of crime occurs.
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Lifelong residents. Your tours cover the lower third area, Sonya Quarters, then the garden district which is where a lot of crime occurs.
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thejonesfamily28
I am from Alex, and I don't miss anything about it. I've been gone from there for 19yrs and I barley wanna come back to visit family.
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I am from Alex, and I don't miss anything about it. I've been gone from there for 19yrs and I barley wanna come back to visit family.
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LeeSims-ub9fi
If you think these houses are nice you need to your new Orleans garden district there garden district looks like the Getto sorry
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If you think these houses are nice you need to your new Orleans garden district there garden district looks like the Getto sorry
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user-sw9fy2wo7z
After watching I must honestly say you look for the worst neighborhoods in most videos. This does not represent Alexandria.
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After watching I must honestly say you look for the worst neighborhoods in most videos. This does not represent Alexandria.
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uhuhuh1966
I’m disappointed you didn’t point out the Coughlin theater and the museums, they are the most impressive things downtown IMO
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I’m disappointed you didn’t point out the Coughlin theater and the museums, they are the most impressive things downtown IMO
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