Capitol Building

Capitol Building

Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)

Historic Buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg

Public Buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg

Block 08. Building 11.

This image of the reconstructed Capitol shows its south and west facades. Rounded apsidal ends derive from Roman basilicas which contained such features in which public magistrates officiated. Completed during the reign of Queen Anne, the original cupola displayed the ruler's coat of arms. Gnarled trunks of paper mulberry trees appear along Blair Street - a reference to the early colonists' unsuccessful efforts to establish silk production in Virginia.

Lincoln, F.S.

1935

1935

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LC325P26

Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Gelatin or collodian printing out paper with platinum toning, mounted on board.

8x10 inches