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Chowning's Tavern
Progress photo of front elevation of Chowning's Tavern under reconstruction, Williamsburg, Virginia, July 3, 1941.
Edinburgh Castle Tavern
Construction progress on Edinburgh Castle Tavern, originally known as Burdette's Ordinary, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930s.
Lightfoot House
Pre-restoration view of the north elevation of the Lightfoot House, formerly known as the Nightengale House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930.
Robert Nicolson House
Pre-restoration view of the south elevation of the Robert Nicolson House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928.
Mayo House
Pre-restoration view of the Mayo House, also known as Boston House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928.
Bracken Tenement
Pre-restoration view of northeast elevation of the Bracken Tenement, formerly known as the Montague House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1929. The house served as the residence of the President of the College of William & Mary, who was also rector…
Bracken Tenement
Pre-restoration view from Queen Street of the Bracken Tenement, formerly known as the Montague House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1929.
Peyton Randolph House
Pre-restoration view of the front elevation of the Peyton Randolph House, circa 1928,
Peyton Randolph House
Pre-restoration view of the front elevation of the Peyton Randolph House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928.
Robert Nicholson House
Pre-restoration view of the Robert Nicolson House, Williamsburg, Virginia.
George Wythe House First Floor Passage
First floor interior passageway at George Wythe House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930's. On verso of photo is a note written by the photographer.
Ludwell-Paradise House
Costumed interpreters on the front steps of the Ludwell-Paradise House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930's
Governor's Palace
Hand-colored photograph of the Governor's Palace viewed from Palace Street, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1930's
Advisory Committee of Architects on Steps of George Wythe House
Members of the Advisory Committee of Architects on the front steps of the George Wythe House, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1930s
Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia
Entrance detail of the Raleigh Tavern's southern facade, viewed from the southwest along Duke of Gloucester Street, 1935. The tavern's signboard and a fence stand in the foreground, while the front entrance of the building is visible in the…
Governor's Palace, Williamsburg, Virginia
View looking through the front gate towards the entrance of the Governor's Palace, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa early 1930s. Taken by contract photographer Frank Nivison to document progress on the reconstruction of the Palace complex, the slide…
Governor's Palace, Williamsburg, Virginia
Exterior of Governor's Palace, view of front gate, 1935. A female costumed interpreter (once called a "hostess") stands in a gown at the front gate, while a carriage drawn by two horses stands in the front drive. Two male costumed interpreters,…
Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia
Exterior of the Raleigh Tavern, view looking northeast from across Duke of Gloucester Street, 1933. The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence, and was "....the foremost of Williamsburg's taverns in the eighteenth…
Travis House, Williamsburg, Virginia
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…
Nightingale House
Pre-restoration view of the William Lightfoot House, once known as the Nightingale House, 1929. Yorktown merchant William Lightfoot constructed the dwelling to serve as a town home during visits to Williamsburg to participate in the Governor's…