Portner's (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this roadside historical marker:

Portner's
Originally constructed in 1883 as The Columbia Firehouse
Restored as a restaurant under the direction of James J. Matthews, Jr. for Marilyn and Harry Lewis.
Completed November 1981


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Here follows an excerpt from the "Jaybird's Jottings" blog in 2010 as written by Jay Roberts:

Old Town Alexandria Commemorative Plaques:
Columbia Firehouse
109 S St Asaph

Several restaurants have enjoyed stays here, including Portner’s and Bookbinders. The Neighborhood Restaurant Group, highly successful with places such as Vermilion and Rustico, opened up a new restaurant last year. The brasserie is popular, with enclosed outdoor dining a nice touch. The restaurant is named after the Columbia Steam Engine Company, which built the place in 1883.