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The caption reads: "King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia. Meals served in the seven dining rooms of the King's Arms, a reconstructed colonial tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street, are prepared from eighteenth-century recipes. Costumed hostesses and waiters enhance the charm of an authentic early American setting."]]>2021-03-23T17:08:02-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
King's Arms Tavern
Subject
King's Arms Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 09. Building 29A.
Taverns - Virginia - Williamsburg
Restaurants - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Postcard depicting the interior of King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia, published by Colonial Williamsburg, Inc., ca. 1950s.
The caption reads: "King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia. Meals served in the seven dining rooms of the King's Arms, a reconstructed colonial tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street, are prepared from eighteenth-century recipes. Costumed hostesses and waiters enhance the charm of an authentic early American setting."
Creator
Colonial Williamsburg, Inc.
Date
ca. 1950s
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
AV-2000-02-24-R
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Storefront of H. Lapidou, the New York Tailor for Ladies and Men, with the Royal Café to the left, Block 14, Williamsburg Virginia, prior to their demolition
Creator
Nivison, Frank
Date
1931-12-08
Is Part Of
Frank Nivison Photograph Collection
Format
jpeg
Extent
1 photograph
Type
Image
Identifier
N1828
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
African Americans – Virginia – Williamsburg – Social life and customs – Photographs
Log Cabin Beach (Williamsburg, Va.)
African Americans - Virginia - Williamsburg - Photographs
Segregation - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Group dinner at Log Cabin Beach, a segregated swimming beach and fellowship hall located on the James River just outside of Williamsburg, Va., circa 1950.
Creator
Durant, Albert W.
Date
Circa 1950s
Is Part Of
Albert Durant Photography Collection, AV1992.1
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
DUR-5788
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Central business districts - Virginia - Williamsburg
Postcards - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
Recto and verso of postcard titled "The Capitol Restaurant..." Text on verso reads: "The Capitol Restaurant -- Adjoining Williamsburg Theatre. Best place to eat in the Colonial City. Air Conditioned for your comfort. Telephone 9172. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia."
Creator
Dexter Press
Publisher
Williamsburg Photo Studio
Is Part Of
Postcard Collection, AV2007.1, 2
Format
jpeg
Extent
1 postcard
Type
image
Identifier
D2021-COPY-1014-0081 R
D2021-COPY-1014-0082 V
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
A woman and child walk past the front of the Travis House after its move from Block 14 to Block 13 at the foot of Palace Green to serve as a restaurant, Williamsburg, Virginia
Creator
Barrows, John
Type
Image
Identifier
Bar-610. See also 1992-758 CN.
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
View of a portion of the front and side elevations of the Travis House when located at the end of Palace Green and operated as a restaurant, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Creator
Frank, Ernest M.
Date
1940s
Is Part Of
Ernest Maurice Frank Photograph Collection, AV2009.58, Album 1, Page 11 (Page 18 noted in corner)
Format
jpeg
Extent
1 photograph
Type
Image
Identifier
AV2009-58-A01-FRA011_002
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Costumed employees pose in the Travis House dining room, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930's
Creator
Garrison, Richard
Date
Circa 1930's
Date Created
Circa 1930's
Is Part Of
Richard Garrison Photography Collection, AV-1998.14, Box 3, Folder 1
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
Garr-007
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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Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant.]]>2021-03-23T17:07:12-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Travis House From Street
Subject
Block 13. Building 23a.
Travis House (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Description
Exterior view of Travis House, looking down Duke of Gloucester Street, 1935. A popular restaurant for tourists in the 1930s, the Travis House served food inspired by colonial recipes. It stood for a period of time along Duke of Gloucester Street on the site formerly occupied by the Palace Theatre (Block 13, Building 23A). The structure moved back to its original location at the northeast corner of Francis and Henry Streets in the early 1950s (Block 14, Building 4).
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant.
Creator
Lincoln, F.S.
Date
1935
Date Created
1935
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
LC365P3
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin or collodian printing out paper with platinum toning, mounted on board
View of the front elevation of the Travis House when operated as a restaurant and located on Duke of Gloucester Street at the end of Palace Green, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Creator
Frank, Ernest M.
Date
1940s
Is Part Of
Ernest Maurice Frank Photograph Collection, AV2009.58, Album 1, Page 1
Format
jpeg
Extent
1 photograph
Type
Image
Identifier
AV2009-58-A01-FRA001_004
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Close-up view of a meal typically served in the Travis House restaurant when located on Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930s.
Creator
A.D. Handy Co.
Is Part Of
Peter Hornbeck Lantern Slides Collection, AV-2000.9, Box 3
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
HLS-133
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
3.25 x 4 inches
]]>https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/326
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant between 1930-1951.]]>2021-03-23T17:07:16-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Travis House, Dining Room
Subject
Travis House (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 13. Building 23A.
Restaurants - Virginia - Williamsburg
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
A popular restaurant for tourists in the 1930s, the Travis House stood for a period of time along Duke of Gloucester Street on the site formerly occupied by the Palace Theatre. Its menu featured dishes inspired by colonial recipes. The structure moved back to its original location at the northeast corner of Francis and Henry Streets in the early 1950s.
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant between 1930-1951.
Creator
Lincoln, F.S.
Date
1935
Date Created
1935
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
LC360P3
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The 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
]]>https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/327
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant between 1930-1951.]]>2021-03-23T17:07:17-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Travis House, Entrance Detail
Subject
Travis House (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 13. Building 23A.
Restaurants - Virginia - Williamsburg
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
A popular restaurant for tourists in the 1930s, the Travis House stood for a period of time along Duke of Gloucester Street on the site formerly occupied by the Palace Theatre. Its menu featured dishes inspired by colonial recipes. The structure moved back to its original location at the northeast corner of Francis and Henry Streets in the early 1950s.
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant between 1930-1951.
Creator
Lincoln, F.S.
Date
1935
Date Created
1935
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
LC360P2
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The 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
]]>https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/324
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant.]]>2021-03-23T17:07:16-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Travis House, Exterior
Subject
Travis House (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg
Block 13. Building 23A.
Restaurants - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
A popular restaurant for tourists in the 1930s, the Travis House served food inspired by colonial recipes. It stood for a period of time along Duke of Gloucester Street on the site formerly occupied by the Palace Theatre (Block 13, Building 23A). The structure moved back to its original location at the northeast corner of Francis and Henry Streets in the early 1950s (Block 14, Building 4).
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant.
Creator
Lincoln, F.S.
Date
1935
Date Created
1935
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
LC360P6
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The 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
]]>https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/328
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant between 1930-1951.]]>2021-03-23T17:07:17-04:00
Dublin Core
Title
Travis House, Front Entrance
Subject
Travis House (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 13. Building 23A.
Restaurants - Virginia - Williamsburg
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Description
A popular restaurant for tourists in the 1930s, the Travis House stood for a period of time along Duke of Gloucester Street on the site formerly occupied by the Palace Theater. Its menu featured dishes inspired by colonial recipes. The structure moved back to its original location at the northeast corner of Francis and Henry Streets in the early 1950s.
Colonel Edward Champion Travis built the home in 1765 and it acquired several additions as successive owners occupied the site. Travis served in the House of Burgesses and was its most prominent colonial occupant. The house became a residence for superintendents of Eastern State Hospital in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Eastern State Hospital turned the building over to the Williamsburg Restoration in 1929 and this led to its temporary move to Duke of Gloucester Street to become a restaurant between 1930-1951.
Creator
Lincoln, F.S.
Date
1935
Date Created
1935
Rights
This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
LC360P1
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin or collodian printing out paper with platinum toning, mounted on board