House of Burgesses, Capitol
Dublin Core
Title
House of Burgesses, Capitol
Subject
Block 08. Building 11.
Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)
Public Buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg
Historic Buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg
Description
View of the House of Burgesses, Capitol, 1935. Located on the first floor (east wing) of the reconstructed Capitol building of 1705, this room served as a place for members of Virginia's House of Burgesses to assemble to discuss legislative issues. As a meeting room, it also served as the scene of many important political debates leading up to the American Revolution. The speaker's chair, which is original, provides a focal point in the main apse with a semi-circle of benches for members of the House along the walls around the room.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interiors of the Governor’s Palace have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interiors of the Governor’s Palace have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.
Creator
Lincoln, F.S.
Date
1935
Date Created
1935
Rights
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Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
LC325P8
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin or collodian printing out paper with platinum toning, mounted on board.
Physical Dimensions
8x10 inches
Collection
Citation
Lincoln, F.S., “House of Burgesses, Capitol,” John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed April 20, 2024, https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/119.