Plan, 1898 May 21, showing work for preservation and demarcation of foundation of Capitol, Williamsburg, Va.

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Plan, 1898 May 21, showing work for preservation and demarcation of foundation of Capitol, Williamsburg, Va.

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Plan shows outline of foundation walls. Indicates how grading is to be done. Short posts are to show about 6" or 8" above grass to indicate original plan of building with connecting portion. Positions on plat are approximate, "the correct positions will be furnished by the local chapter of the A[ssociation for the] P[reservation of] V[irginia] A[ntiquities]." Has cross-section drawings showing drains. Ink with watercolor wash.

1 p. : paper mounted on linen ; 43 x 53 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)

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Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities

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The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA) was founded in 1889 in Williamsburg, Virginia, to preserve and restore deteriorating historical sites in Virginia. The APVA bought the site where Jamestown is located. Over the years the organization (recently renamed Preservation Virginia) has worked with public and private groups to restore sites. The group owns several sites in the state that are open to the public, including Bacon's Castle and the Cape Henry Lighthouse. ...

Noland and Baskervill (Firm)

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Noland and Baskervill were a Richmond based architectural firm known for their classical style. From the guide to the Plan for Preservation and Demarcation of Foundation of Colonial Capitol, 1898 May 21, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) ...