The town of Wiehle may have disappeared, but its replacement, a “place” known as Reston turned out to be very successful. The community began in earnest in 1964 with the development of Lake Anne in Reston. The land was purchased by Robert E. Simon, with proceeds from the sale of Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Robert E. Simon, age 98, is still with us and in good health. He lives in Reston in the Heron House, a highrise bordering Lake Anne. A Washington Post reporter recently caught up with Mr. Simon, who remains opinionated and active in the community he founded.