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The octagonal Powder Magazine is an original eighteenth-century structure and has taken on many different functions over time. Constructed in 1715 under the orders of Governor Spotswood, the Magazine first served as a secure storage site for arms, ammunition, and military equipment. It reprised this role during the Civil War, when Confederate soldiers again stored gunpowder inside. In the late nineteenth century, town residents re-purposed the building for use as a Baptist meetinghouse, dancing school, market, and stable. Efforts by the A.P.V.A. to protect the historic structure led to its preservation as an early tourist attraction in Williamsburg prior to the birth of Colonial Williamsburg.]]>2021-03-23T17:08:55-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
The Old Powder Horn
Subject
Powder Magazine (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 12. Building 09.
Postcards - Virginia - Williamsburg
Powder magazines - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Recto and verso of postcard produced by The Albertype Co. to promote the Powder Magazine as an historic site after its initial preservation by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
The octagonal Powder Magazine is an original eighteenth-century structure and has taken on many different functions over time. Constructed in 1715 under the orders of Governor Spotswood, the Magazine first served as a secure storage site for arms, ammunition, and military equipment. It reprised this role during the Civil War, when Confederate soldiers again stored gunpowder inside. In the late nineteenth century, town residents re-purposed the building for use as a Baptist meetinghouse, dancing school, market, and stable. Efforts by the A.P.V.A. to protect the historic structure led to its preservation as an early tourist attraction in Williamsburg prior to the birth of Colonial Williamsburg.
Creator
Albertype Co.
Date
ca. 1920s
Is Part Of
Postcard Collection
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
AV-1996-24-R
AV-1996-24-V
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 5.5 inches
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The caption reads: "The Old Powder Horn, an octagonal, towerlike structure erected in 1715 by Governor Alexander Spottswood as a storehouse for Military Supplies sent to Virginia by Queen Anne. It played an important part during the Revolution, later becoming a Baptist Church, Market, and in the Civil War, a Confederate arsenal. It is now a Museum."]]>2021-03-23T17:08:58-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
The Old Powder Horn
Subject
Powder Magazine (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 12. Building 09.
Powder magazines - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Recto of postcard illustrated with a photo of the Powder Magazine covered in a thick coat of ivy. Part of a series of photos taken by The Albertype Co. of Brooklyn, New York, and published by the Williamsburg Drug Co., the card dates to the era when the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities operated the structure as an historic site.
The caption reads: "The Old Powder Horn, an octagonal, towerlike structure erected in 1715 by Governor Alexander Spottswood as a storehouse for Military Supplies sent to Virginia by Queen Anne. It played an important part during the Revolution, later becoming a Baptist Church, Market, and in the Civil War, a Confederate arsenal. It is now a Museum."
Creator
Albertype Co.
Date
ca. 1920s
Is Part Of
Postcard Collection
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
AV-2000-02-29-R
AV-2000-02-29-V
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 5.5 inches
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Notation on revserse:
"Demolition on Dr. Bell's Hospital began"]]>2021-12-03T15:01:27-05:00
Dublin Core
Title
Bell's Hospital and Powder Magazine
Subject
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Powder Magazine (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 12. Building 09.
Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Pre-restoration view looking south across Duke of Gloucester Street towards Bell's Hospital and the Powder Magazine on Market Square, Williamsburg, Virginia
Notation on revserse:
"Demolition on Dr. Bell's Hospital began"
Creator
Barrows, John A.
Date
1930-11
Is Part Of
John A. Barrows Photograph Collection, MS1996.22, Box 1
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
Bar-004w (see also 1990-1035CN)
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
2.5 x 4 inches
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Notation on Reverse:
"Nov. 1930 Demolition of Dr. Bell's Hospital begin."]]>2021-11-05T16:09:29-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Bell's Hospital
Subject
Block 12
Hospitals - Virginia - Williamsburg
Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
A group of residents conversing at the corner of King Street and Duke of Gloucester Street in front of Bell's Hospital as workmen begin the process of demolishing the structure, Williamsburg, Virginia. The side elevation of Williamsburg Baptist Church is visible to the left while several buildings once located near the Powder Magazine on Market Square are visible in the background.
Notation on Reverse:
"Nov. 1930 Demolition of Dr. Bell's Hospital begin."
Creator
Barrows, John A.
Date
1930-11
Is Part Of
John A. Barrows Photograph Collection, MS1996.22, Box 2
Format
jpeg
Extent
1 photograph
Type
image
Identifier
Bar-433
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
2.5 x 4 inches
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Just prior to the Civil War, it served as a market house where town residents could gather to exchange produce, eggs, and meat. Confederate forces used it as an arsenal, while Union soldiers in turn housed Confederate prisoners inside it after the Battle of Williamsburg.
In 1899, the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities acquired the building and commenced efforts to restore the structure. By the late 1890s, it had become a tourist attraction and one of the first shrines commemorating the town's colonial past.]]>2021-03-23T17:08:10-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Old Powder Magazine, Williamsburgh, Va.
Subject
Powder Magazine (Williamsburg, Va.)
Albumen prints
Centennial Photographic Company
Block 12. Building 09.
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
The Powder Magazine, another extant colonial building, stood in dilapidated condition by 1870. It was constructed in 1715 to store the arms and ammunition sent for protection of the colony by Queen Anne. This view, looking southeast, shows the building's entrance. Following the Revolution, it became a multi-purpose structure in the town's central Market Square with uses ranging from a Baptist meeting house to a dancing school, and even a livery stable.
Just prior to the Civil War, it served as a market house where town residents could gather to exchange produce, eggs, and meat. Confederate forces used it as an arsenal, while Union soldiers in turn housed Confederate prisoners inside it after the Battle of Williamsburg.
In 1899, the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities acquired the building and commenced efforts to restore the structure. By the late 1890s, it had become a tourist attraction and one of the first shrines commemorating the town's colonial past.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Company
Date
ca.1875
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Is Part Of
Albumen Print Collection, MS2005.16
Format
jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
D2014-SC-0004
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Albumen print on board
Physical Dimensions
11 x 14 inches
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This view of the south and east facades of the Courthouse shows the building with its unique cantilevered entrance porch. This original building was constructed shortly before the Revolution, and it is surmised that stone columns intended to support the portico never arrived from England. A unique 18th-century feature is the original weathervane on the cupola.]]>2021-03-23T17:08:13-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Old Court House, Williamsburgh, Va.
Subject
Courthouse (Williamsburg, Va.)
Albumen prints
Centennial Photographic Company
Block 19. Building 03.
Description
A prominent colonial building still standing in Williamsburg in 1875, the Courthouse had played a more recent role in the Civil War as a hospital and morgue after the Battle of Williamsburg. Portions of the interior received significant damage during this period. The building was repaired and resumed its function as a city courthouse after the war. The photo captures the structure's central location on Market Square, where residents gathered on its steps to mingle and converse.
This view of the south and east facades of the Courthouse shows the building with its unique cantilevered entrance porch. This original building was constructed shortly before the Revolution, and it is surmised that stone columns intended to support the portico never arrived from England. A unique 18th-century feature is the original weathervane on the cupola.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Company
Date
ca. 1875
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Is Part Of
Albumen Print Collection, MS2005.16
Format
jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
D2010-BTL-0322-1140
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Albumen print on board
Physical Dimensions
11 x 14 inches
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The caption reads: "In colonial times, the Magazine housed arms for the defense of Virginia. This building and the reconstructed Guardhouse have been equipped with weapons of the French and Indian War period and are open to the public."]]>2021-03-23T17:08:57-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Magazine and Guardhouse
Subject
Powder Magazine (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 12. Building 09.
Powder magazines - Virginia - Williamsburg
Overly, Charles H.
Description
Recto and verso of postcard featuring an illustration of the Powder Magazine and Guardhouse drawn by Charles H. Overly.
The caption reads: "In colonial times, the Magazine housed arms for the defense of Virginia. This building and the reconstructed Guardhouse have been equipped with weapons of the French and Indian War period and are open to the public."
Creator
Charles H. Overly for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
ca. 1950s
Is Part Of
Postcard Collection
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
AVPC-424-R
AVPC-424-V
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
View looking northeast of southwest elevation of the Colonial Hotel, on the site of present-day Chownings Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928. The Colonial Hotel became a Williamsburg Inn annex and was later demolished.
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 1
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-13
see also 78-778
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Side elevation of Williamsburg Baptist Church when located on Market Square near the Powder Magazine, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928. A sign posted on a tree reads "Powder Horn Built 1714 Admission 10 cents."
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 2
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-19A
See also N5159
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Rear view of Williamsburg, Virginia municipal buildings once located on Market Square (Block 13 buildings 13, 9, 8, 8a, 7), including the city barn, city firehouse, firehouse outbuilding, city hall, and the Spencer-Geddy shop, circa 1928.
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 3
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-66
see also N5170
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Pre-restoration view of the Market Square area of Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928. England Street, which once bisected Market Square, led towards the Courthouse and served as a municipal center with the City Hall, City Jail, and City Garage. The Peninsula Garage stood on the corner of England and Duke of Gloucester Streets
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 4
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-81-1
see also N5163
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Pre-restoration view of the Market Square area of Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928. England Street, which once bisected Market Square, led towards the Courthouse and served as a municipal center with the City Hall, City Jail, and City Garage. The Peninsula Garage stood on the corner of England and Duke of Gloucester Streets.
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 4
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-81-2
see also N5163
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Pre-restoration view looking along Duke of Gloucester Street towards Bell's Hospital, Peninsula Garage, and Peninsula Bank, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928.
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 4
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-83
see also N5157
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Pre-restoration view of the Market Square area, Williamsburg, Virginia, looking west on Duke of Gloucester Street from England Street. Pictured on the left are the Peninsula Garage, Peninsula Bank and the U.S. Post Office. Beyond is the First National Bank building. On the far right of the photo are the Courthouse of 1770 and Roscow Cole House.
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 5
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-92
see also N3368
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Pre-restoration view of the Powder Magazine undergoing repairs, circa 1928. The side elevation of the Baptist church that once stood on Market Square is visible behind it.
Creator
Davidson, D. N.
Date
Circa 1928
Date Created
Circa 1928
Is Part Of
D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 5
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
D-107
see also N4186
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Powder Magazine after its second restoration, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia
Creator
Dementi, Frank
Is Part Of
Frank Dementi Photograph Collection
Format
jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
1965-D-1542
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
8 x 10 inches
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The octagonal Powder Magazine is an original eighteenth-century structure and has taken on many different functions over time. Constructed in 1715 under the orders of Governor Spotswood, the Magazine first served as a secure storage site for arms, ammunition, and military equipment. It reprised this role during the Civil War, when Confederate soldiers again stored gunpowder inside. In the late nineteenth century, town residents re-purposed the building for use as a Baptist meetinghouse, dancing school, market, and stable. Efforts by the A.P.V.A. to protect the historic structure led to its preservation as an early tourist attraction in Williamsburg prior to the birth of Colonial Williamsburg.]]>2021-03-23T17:20:30-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Powder Magazine
Subject
Block 12. Building 09.
Powder Magazine (Williamsburg, Va.)
Armories - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Pre-restoration view of the Powder Magazine after its first restoration by the APVA, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.
The octagonal Powder Magazine is an original eighteenth-century structure and has taken on many different functions over time. Constructed in 1715 under the orders of Governor Spotswood, the Magazine first served as a secure storage site for arms, ammunition, and military equipment. It reprised this role during the Civil War, when Confederate soldiers again stored gunpowder inside. In the late nineteenth century, town residents re-purposed the building for use as a Baptist meetinghouse, dancing school, market, and stable. Efforts by the A.P.V.A. to protect the historic structure led to its preservation as an early tourist attraction in Williamsburg prior to the birth of Colonial Williamsburg.
Creator
Dementi, Frank
Is Part Of
Frank Dementi Photograph Collection
Format
jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
1965-D-1550
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Aerial view of Market Square along Duke of Gloucester Street showing Court House, Powder Magazine, and First Baptist Church, with the extension of South England Street on the east side of the Magazine, Williamsburg, Virginia. A cluster of municipal buildings, including a stable, jail, firehouse, and city hall, once located on the South England Street extension, were all demolished at the time this photo was taken. The extension was later covered over to restore the wide open Market Square of eighteenth-century Williamsburg.
Creator
Dementi, Frank
Is Part Of
Frank Dementi Photograph Collection
Format
jpeg
Extent
1 photograph
Type
image
Identifier
1965-D-1567
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation