If these buildings could talk: Cowing Robards has nearly 150 years of history
If these buildings could talk: Cowing Robards has nearly 150 years of history From shoeing horses to creating custom apparel, this Alexandria business has been a constant presence for the changing community for over a century. 9:00 am, May 7, 2021 × A sign in the back hallway of 512 Broadway St. reads, "Cowing Robards Business Family." The last names of the original owners are what inspired the store's name: John Cowing along with George and Oscar Robards. Oscar's son, Pat, took over as owner of the business, but since Pat never had a son of his own, he brought Ed Roone...
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