2 20 164 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/38718cbb40f4479c36e8318379b65c8c.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=VONxZ2HbhlVxQMcMUe-ci0ySVOCsqmzy1eVrkKMwn8nWrLtn1b6XphjnOyGoy41QMrvhiN8YyNIf-HdQcSYjTSF20GzSKU8VB%7EkO3I1RmhrQYqQj08yVUSmvnHMF3BRJbNS3Tn1XLTdssgDdcUZbqdFnwXB2AbmTn-53cQCnnLjFeTPceGSjXE%7E%7E1cuzfeAsu2WWdob76lvd5LEZ90uAuEvHOiyQ7GcKZY%7EL-PexfaFvKNy%7EEYhaX5sNKioJHkYouDywSwq0ztHkT%7EgZRn-Pev%7Et6vVY6KlYYeRj8%7EWfI3ZyTT3cKuAi-%7Egd2909E4FcCKl04boHHInakTkkW1jb-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0590c49310c7dbdffac42002d847f15b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edward Beckwith Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Photographs - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 363 photographs Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Description An account of the resource Another collection of photos purchased by the Boston architectural firm of Perry, Shaw & Hepburn in 1930 originated with photographer and town resident Edward A. Beckwith. A letter preserved in Corporate Archives indicates that Mr. Beckwith dropped off a selection of images with Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin who forwarded a list of their subjects to Perry, Shaw & Hepburn for their consideration. Beckwith’s photos date to 1926-1933, a critical period in the town’s transformation. Tremendous changes began to occur in rapid succession as properties were acquired, buildings moved or torn down, foundations unearthed, and the first exhibition building, the Raleigh Tavern, opened in September 1932. While he was never on the architectural team’s payroll, Beckwith’s images attracted interest and became part of the growing archive assembled to aid ongoing restoration work. Beckwith’s subjects encompass a broader geographic area and feature many examples of colonial homes in the mid-Atlantic region examined by the architects as part of their fieldwork. It is possible he accompanied them on some of their trips and helped to document extant structures. His images of Williamsburg are purely architectural in focus and highlight aspects of surviving colonial architecture under study. They offer a contrast to other pre-restoration photo collections which give glimpses into town life with street vistas, carriages, automobiles, and residents. As the third decade of the twentieth century started in Williamsburg, Beckwith stood poised with his camera to change the focus to the architectural transformations that were soon to take place. Evidence of early steps towards investigating structures and removing nineteenth-century additions and modifications is visible in several of his compositions. His contrasting views of the George Wythe House in 1926 and 1929 document its transition from a dilapidated and deteriorating building to the headquarters for Dr. Goodwin’s office to oversee restoration activities. The collection encompasses black and white photographs and associated negatives documenting extant colonial era architecture throughout the state of Virginia in the late 1920s. They offered crucial visual references of specific architectural features of interest for the restoration of eighteenth century buildings in Williamsburg’s historic area. Williamsburg, Virginia structures depicted include Carter’s Grove, Barraud House, Bassett Hall, John Blair House, Bracken House, Thomas Everard House, Bruton Parish Church, Nelson-Galt House, Prentis Store, Powell House, The Quarter, Peyton Randolph House, Semple House, Tazewell Hall, Travis House, St. George Tucker House, Benjamin Waller House, and George Wythe House. In addition, many architectural sites elsewhere in Virginia that were visited and examined by the architectural team are represented in the photographs. They include Abingdon Church, Auburn, Belleville, Bonne Elms, Elmwood, Glebe House, Green Plains, Claremont Manor, Four Mile Tree, Hayfield, Jamestown Church, Kinloch, Larabee House, Little England, Lower Brandon, Mount Airy, Mount Clement, Nelson House, Port Royal, Prospect, Rosegill, Shirley, Smith’s Fort, Upper Brandon, Warner Hall, Westover, and Wilton. All of the photos are 11 x 14 inch gelatin silver prints on paper. Originally presented in two folios, they clearly demonstrate a more direct intent to create aesthetically pleasing images that could possibly be used in a future architectural publication. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926-1929 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 14 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Wythe House Description An account of the resource Detail view of the Westover style door surround of the George Wythe House, Williamsburg, Virginia. The photo shows the Wythe House after its first period of restoration under the direction of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, who resided in it during this era. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1929 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Edward Beckwith Photograph Collection, AV2009.5, Box 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Be74 (see also Bec-174) Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Block 21. Building 04. George Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.) 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Photographs - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 363 photographs Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Description An account of the resource Another collection of photos purchased by the Boston architectural firm of Perry, Shaw & Hepburn in 1930 originated with photographer and town resident Edward A. Beckwith. A letter preserved in Corporate Archives indicates that Mr. Beckwith dropped off a selection of images with Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin who forwarded a list of their subjects to Perry, Shaw & Hepburn for their consideration. Beckwith’s photos date to 1926-1933, a critical period in the town’s transformation. Tremendous changes began to occur in rapid succession as properties were acquired, buildings moved or torn down, foundations unearthed, and the first exhibition building, the Raleigh Tavern, opened in September 1932. While he was never on the architectural team’s payroll, Beckwith’s images attracted interest and became part of the growing archive assembled to aid ongoing restoration work. Beckwith’s subjects encompass a broader geographic area and feature many examples of colonial homes in the mid-Atlantic region examined by the architects as part of their fieldwork. It is possible he accompanied them on some of their trips and helped to document extant structures. His images of Williamsburg are purely architectural in focus and highlight aspects of surviving colonial architecture under study. They offer a contrast to other pre-restoration photo collections which give glimpses into town life with street vistas, carriages, automobiles, and residents. As the third decade of the twentieth century started in Williamsburg, Beckwith stood poised with his camera to change the focus to the architectural transformations that were soon to take place. Evidence of early steps towards investigating structures and removing nineteenth-century additions and modifications is visible in several of his compositions. His contrasting views of the George Wythe House in 1926 and 1929 document its transition from a dilapidated and deteriorating building to the headquarters for Dr. Goodwin’s office to oversee restoration activities. The collection encompasses black and white photographs and associated negatives documenting extant colonial era architecture throughout the state of Virginia in the late 1920s. They offered crucial visual references of specific architectural features of interest for the restoration of eighteenth century buildings in Williamsburg’s historic area. Williamsburg, Virginia structures depicted include Carter’s Grove, Barraud House, Bassett Hall, John Blair House, Bracken House, Thomas Everard House, Bruton Parish Church, Nelson-Galt House, Prentis Store, Powell House, The Quarter, Peyton Randolph House, Semple House, Tazewell Hall, Travis House, St. George Tucker House, Benjamin Waller House, and George Wythe House. In addition, many architectural sites elsewhere in Virginia that were visited and examined by the architectural team are represented in the photographs. They include Abingdon Church, Auburn, Belleville, Bonne Elms, Elmwood, Glebe House, Green Plains, Claremont Manor, Four Mile Tree, Hayfield, Jamestown Church, Kinloch, Larabee House, Little England, Lower Brandon, Mount Airy, Mount Clement, Nelson House, Port Royal, Prospect, Rosegill, Shirley, Smith’s Fort, Upper Brandon, Warner Hall, Westover, and Wilton. All of the photos are 11 x 14 inch gelatin silver prints on paper. Originally presented in two folios, they clearly demonstrate a more direct intent to create aesthetically pleasing images that could possibly be used in a future architectural publication. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926-1929 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 14 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Front Entrance, Ludwell-Paradise House Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view of the front entrance to the Ludwell-Paradise House in Williamsburg, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1927 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Edward Beckwith Photograph Collection, AV2009.5, Box 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Be49 (see also Bec-137) Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Subject The topic of the resource Ludwell-Paradise House (Williamsburg, Va.) Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Block 18. Building 07. Brickwork Columns Cornices Dentils Door Surrounds Edward Beckwith Flemish Bond Ludwell-Paradise House Pre-Restoration Stairways Stringcourses Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/2ce9c008e0442c55201e87c032137868.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=oJMElxBCzHyeRvo8ks5Tr2QaqQ0kGyYLSe9h%7EE5F1zXxNDC2qFxkVm6YtgC5kloQTLEwSXyEEUpChzsVXQw%7EYr2haD1w9ZxOKzDelB2mWSopu739F1SrYCXh4ULbV9LqMWeKYSY71MBMTgyf1nGEz4TYvLuWuJXkzE0a7R6PFws1XCJTIpEG-FYhLLEGhCyMV4P5UlKWx7dXo6JhBgKKnS-OiXBYw%7EoCpApFrdGLWL4fi59mL92662oFndpTFCdFsFm-dfMKcthXPduu0eO882clzO3zkbBH2XXt0MHcI8Q%7ERkLUjmUTFbsePKhJrCksLvDnsF51DquAONm8VB6B0g__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 729155dc3cacd07de40acd43ae5a1dec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edward Beckwith Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Photographs - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 363 photographs Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Description An account of the resource Another collection of photos purchased by the Boston architectural firm of Perry, Shaw & Hepburn in 1930 originated with photographer and town resident Edward A. Beckwith. A letter preserved in Corporate Archives indicates that Mr. Beckwith dropped off a selection of images with Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin who forwarded a list of their subjects to Perry, Shaw & Hepburn for their consideration. Beckwith’s photos date to 1926-1933, a critical period in the town’s transformation. Tremendous changes began to occur in rapid succession as properties were acquired, buildings moved or torn down, foundations unearthed, and the first exhibition building, the Raleigh Tavern, opened in September 1932. While he was never on the architectural team’s payroll, Beckwith’s images attracted interest and became part of the growing archive assembled to aid ongoing restoration work. Beckwith’s subjects encompass a broader geographic area and feature many examples of colonial homes in the mid-Atlantic region examined by the architects as part of their fieldwork. It is possible he accompanied them on some of their trips and helped to document extant structures. His images of Williamsburg are purely architectural in focus and highlight aspects of surviving colonial architecture under study. They offer a contrast to other pre-restoration photo collections which give glimpses into town life with street vistas, carriages, automobiles, and residents. As the third decade of the twentieth century started in Williamsburg, Beckwith stood poised with his camera to change the focus to the architectural transformations that were soon to take place. Evidence of early steps towards investigating structures and removing nineteenth-century additions and modifications is visible in several of his compositions. His contrasting views of the George Wythe House in 1926 and 1929 document its transition from a dilapidated and deteriorating building to the headquarters for Dr. Goodwin’s office to oversee restoration activities. The collection encompasses black and white photographs and associated negatives documenting extant colonial era architecture throughout the state of Virginia in the late 1920s. They offered crucial visual references of specific architectural features of interest for the restoration of eighteenth century buildings in Williamsburg’s historic area. Williamsburg, Virginia structures depicted include Carter’s Grove, Barraud House, Bassett Hall, John Blair House, Bracken House, Thomas Everard House, Bruton Parish Church, Nelson-Galt House, Prentis Store, Powell House, The Quarter, Peyton Randolph House, Semple House, Tazewell Hall, Travis House, St. George Tucker House, Benjamin Waller House, and George Wythe House. In addition, many architectural sites elsewhere in Virginia that were visited and examined by the architectural team are represented in the photographs. They include Abingdon Church, Auburn, Belleville, Bonne Elms, Elmwood, Glebe House, Green Plains, Claremont Manor, Four Mile Tree, Hayfield, Jamestown Church, Kinloch, Larabee House, Little England, Lower Brandon, Mount Airy, Mount Clement, Nelson House, Port Royal, Prospect, Rosegill, Shirley, Smith’s Fort, Upper Brandon, Warner Hall, Westover, and Wilton. All of the photos are 11 x 14 inch gelatin silver prints on paper. Originally presented in two folios, they clearly demonstrate a more direct intent to create aesthetically pleasing images that could possibly be used in a future architectural publication. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926-1929 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 14 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Green Plains, Dining Room Description An account of the resource A view of furnishings and the doorway of the Dining Room at Green Plains, Mathews County, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beckwith, Edward A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Edward Beckwith Photograph Collection, AV2009.5, Box 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Be211 (see also Bec-67) Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr,. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Subject The topic of the resource Doors and doorways - Virginia - Mathews County Dining rooms - Virginia - Mathews County Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Mathews County Arches Cabinets Dining Rooms Doorways Edward Beckwith Green Plains Mathews County Paneling Transoms Virginia https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/4b4958e92b79f5c4dbe8ca7ce91c85f7.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=DLHn8ZUFVAHSLyMmhYo6YA1jo9c9TMEMCoeEslNkF-Ama4loNaR3y5vYSuNFXp2xNaMPOz8KegEjAl4VRDXILmaCLsSjVoJVRDKx717FcPWvtXMwVAKVu%7EP4MGhjQMk%7EK0BKQfXX3bOlFsaH7ch43NrBimkxCxOuNi6e%7ECIoWKPYqkQMwamEgfQSwgB4LviBqA8TWwUG2-kHN8Ah%7Ej%7EfHGgmzD5gbHNlCSYM56Nb7RAB6umV6oNfLo%7Efkt8bWyDJMAf11MZSJYPD19lrTWBYH8MbX5OhteRa5LE8XceQ4CNkFVY21UuGv4LqrCqTbdb5YbzPT71NZy8QXA7bUf%7EWgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM ce15c26dc2dd14bc3f10dd9ac4ef8dd7 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/7b089be6f1bb0a493cf0ef43e7572295.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=jdolCpPgxbDbNhDnH5s1MMoSIygQYxJJMsIO-coGgXiR0WlsZhXncTNe-v192LquYUY7P5h37fFYa0rLdCNFmnlAWI1vaTRYq6siVYgIbqP0%7EpROxpI5eYWDgJOvFEW7NifKc8asBt%7E5-h%7EeTrLl3qFyK1AVjP7Zajbia1aF83YCcPgdY5QhW8EvBuj59hPOWL2QHKRAwf8WvViRK2p4sYZ08kyEHjX6G01B9xmpcLriI99yzuKmTI3hJkAhyLzTrY5rA%7EYtpVvFDp%7E%7Eop6CZOAYsUBZocqEwoG8dtKFyUCnbDB9tjhEuvPsUzki4tc7DHKAwhOG1c1luSOXyuZTBA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 4030c659eca6dff3e9a22ca3e08ef53b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Selections from the Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Postcard Collection housed at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library consists of postcards of Williamsburg and surrounding areas dating from the late 19th-century to the present. It includes examples of early postcards of the town prior to its restoration by John D. Rockefeller Jr. In addition, it encompasses many examples of official postcards produced by Colonial Williamsburg for tourists. A smaller number of postcards of neighboring historic sites, such as Jamestown and Yorktown, are also present. The selections included here are primarily vintage postcards of Colonial Williamsburg and surrounding tourist attractions ranging in date from 1898 to the 1950s. Early cards in the collection illustrate a range of common postcard types and reproduction techniques. The history of the postcard's development as a souvenir, as well as the growth of tourism in Williamsburg, can be traced via Colonial Williamsburg's Postcard Collection. During what is known as the Pioneer Era from 1870-1898, the first form of postcard, featuring an illustration on one side and an undivided back on the other, did not allow the sender to include a note, unless it was written across a portion of the image on the front. The majority of pioneering postcard formats served as advertisements up until the 1893 Columbia Exposition, when postcards first appeared as souvenirs for Exposition visitors to purchase. The Private Mailing Card Era from 1898-1901 is characterized by cards printed with the notice "Private Mailing Card Authorized by Act of Congress on May 19, 1898." Backs of the cards remained undivided and purchasers could mail the cards for a cost of one cent. Several examples of postcards from this era are present in the collection. They include some of the earliest instances of souvenir cards created to promote Williamsburg historic sites, such as the Courthouse, Bruton Parish Church, the Powder Magazine, and the Capitol site. European rather than American printers created many of these postcards due to their superb skills. Chromo-lithograph cards of this era exhibit extremely rich colors. By the time the Jamestown Exposition took place in 1907, postcard production had entered the Divided Back Era, which continued until 1915. Modified postcard backs offered a segment on the left side for senders to pen a brief message. Production of cards gradually shifted to more American printers. The Jamestown Exposition provided a strong impetus for promotion of other historic sites that attendees might also stop at along the way. A series of postcards commemorating Williamsburg area historic sites in conjunction with the 1907 celebration are excellent examples of very early divided back cards. The Early Modern Era between 1916-1930 led to an increase in production of souvenir cards relating to the Williamsburg area. One type of format popular in this period is the "White Border Card" characterized by a view surrounded with a white border. Real photo cards also began to appear that featured photographs, rather than prints, of local surroundings. In the era before Colonial Williamsburg operated official gift shops, tourists counted on the Cole News Shop as their source for maps, postcards, travel guides, and souvenirs. Mr. Henry Dennison Cole served as the proprietor. His business stood on the site of the present day Taliaferro-Cole Shop. He produced his own postcards of historic sites in the area being restored by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and other groups of preservation minded citizens. Several examples of cards published by the Cole Shop can be found in the collection and offer a glimpse of attractions popular with early 20th-century tourists, such as the old Masonic Hall and Custis Kitchen. Once Colonial Williamsburg opened a core group of exhibition buildings to the public in the early 1930s, a new era dawned in which the museum began production of official postcards as souvenirs for visitors. Photographs by F.S. Lincoln, an architectural photographer hired on a contract basis in 1935 to take some of the first promotional photos of Colonial Williamsburg exhibition buildings, appeared on a number of real photo postcards issued in the late 1930s. Both examples of postcards bearing his photos, as well as his actual photograph collection, reside at the Rockefeller Library. The Albertype Company of Brooklyn, New York, produced one of the earliest official postcard series highlighting Colonial Williamsburg exhibition buildings, costumed interpreters, Williamsburg Inn and Lodge, and Merchants Square. In addition to holding numerous examples of Albertype cards, the Rockefeller Library also houses the corresponding photographic prints used to generate the postcards. Albertype cards are characterized by sepia toned images that show exterior and interior views of exhibition buildings, as well as some of the earliest scenes of African Americans in costume demonstrating colonial cooking techniques. For further information about Williamsburg postcards, please consult: Preacher, Kristopher J. "Williamsburg in Vintage Postcards." Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. Reisweber, Kurt. "Williamsburg in Old Post Cards." Colonial Williamsburg XXI, No.2, (June/July 1999): 52-57. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards - Virginia - Williamsburg Souvenirs (Keepsakes) - Virginia - Williamsburg - Pictorial works Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Postcard Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3.5 x 5.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Berkeley Plantation Subject The topic of the resource Berkeley Plantation (Va.) Plantations - Virginia - Charles City County Postcards - Virginia - Charles City County Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Charles City County Description An account of the resource Recto and verso of official Colonial Williamsburg postcard illustrated with a photo of the front elevation of Berkeley Plantation. Caption reads; "Most visited of the great James River plantations located along "scenic route five" between Williamsburg and Richmond, Virginia; ancestral home of two Presidents of the United States; site of the first Thanksgiving in America (1619); beautifully restored and open daily to the public." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available H.S. Crocker Co., Inc. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1950s Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Selections from the Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Postcard Collection housed at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library consists of postcards of Williamsburg and surrounding areas dating from the late 19th-century to the present. It includes examples of early postcards of the town prior to its restoration by John D. Rockefeller Jr. In addition, it encompasses many examples of official postcards produced by Colonial Williamsburg for tourists. A smaller number of postcards of neighboring historic sites, such as Jamestown and Yorktown, are also present. The selections included here are primarily vintage postcards of Colonial Williamsburg and surrounding tourist attractions ranging in date from 1898 to the 1950s. Early cards in the collection illustrate a range of common postcard types and reproduction techniques. The history of the postcard's development as a souvenir, as well as the growth of tourism in Williamsburg, can be traced via Colonial Williamsburg's Postcard Collection. During what is known as the Pioneer Era from 1870-1898, the first form of postcard, featuring an illustration on one side and an undivided back on the other, did not allow the sender to include a note, unless it was written across a portion of the image on the front. The majority of pioneering postcard formats served as advertisements up until the 1893 Columbia Exposition, when postcards first appeared as souvenirs for Exposition visitors to purchase. The Private Mailing Card Era from 1898-1901 is characterized by cards printed with the notice "Private Mailing Card Authorized by Act of Congress on May 19, 1898." Backs of the cards remained undivided and purchasers could mail the cards for a cost of one cent. Several examples of postcards from this era are present in the collection. They include some of the earliest instances of souvenir cards created to promote Williamsburg historic sites, such as the Courthouse, Bruton Parish Church, the Powder Magazine, and the Capitol site. European rather than American printers created many of these postcards due to their superb skills. Chromo-lithograph cards of this era exhibit extremely rich colors. By the time the Jamestown Exposition took place in 1907, postcard production had entered the Divided Back Era, which continued until 1915. Modified postcard backs offered a segment on the left side for senders to pen a brief message. Production of cards gradually shifted to more American printers. The Jamestown Exposition provided a strong impetus for promotion of other historic sites that attendees might also stop at along the way. A series of postcards commemorating Williamsburg area historic sites in conjunction with the 1907 celebration are excellent examples of very early divided back cards. The Early Modern Era between 1916-1930 led to an increase in production of souvenir cards relating to the Williamsburg area. One type of format popular in this period is the "White Border Card" characterized by a view surrounded with a white border. Real photo cards also began to appear that featured photographs, rather than prints, of local surroundings. In the era before Colonial Williamsburg operated official gift shops, tourists counted on the Cole News Shop as their source for maps, postcards, travel guides, and souvenirs. Mr. Henry Dennison Cole served as the proprietor. His business stood on the site of the present day Taliaferro-Cole Shop. He produced his own postcards of historic sites in the area being restored by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and other groups of preservation minded citizens. Several examples of cards published by the Cole Shop can be found in the collection and offer a glimpse of attractions popular with early 20th-century tourists, such as the old Masonic Hall and Custis Kitchen. Once Colonial Williamsburg opened a core group of exhibition buildings to the public in the early 1930s, a new era dawned in which the museum began production of official postcards as souvenirs for visitors. Photographs by F.S. Lincoln, an architectural photographer hired on a contract basis in 1935 to take some of the first promotional photos of Colonial Williamsburg exhibition buildings, appeared on a number of real photo postcards issued in the late 1930s. Both examples of postcards bearing his photos, as well as his actual photograph collection, reside at the Rockefeller Library. The Albertype Company of Brooklyn, New York, produced one of the earliest official postcard series highlighting Colonial Williamsburg exhibition buildings, costumed interpreters, Williamsburg Inn and Lodge, and Merchants Square. In addition to holding numerous examples of Albertype cards, the Rockefeller Library also houses the corresponding photographic prints used to generate the postcards. Albertype cards are characterized by sepia toned images that show exterior and interior views of exhibition buildings, as well as some of the earliest scenes of African Americans in costume demonstrating colonial cooking techniques. For further information about Williamsburg postcards, please consult: Preacher, Kristopher J. "Williamsburg in Vintage Postcards." Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. Reisweber, Kurt. "Williamsburg in Old Post Cards." Colonial Williamsburg XXI, No.2, (June/July 1999): 52-57. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards - Virginia - Williamsburg Souvenirs (Keepsakes) - Virginia - Williamsburg - Pictorial works Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Postcard Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3.5 x 5.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wythe House, Williamsburg, Virginia Subject The topic of the resource Postcards - Virginia - Williamsburg George Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 21. Building 04. Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Postcard Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Description An account of the resource Recto and verso of official Colonial Williamsburg postcard illustrated with a photo of the George Wythe House as viewed from Palace Green, circa late 1930s. The caption reads: "Erected in 1755, this house was willed to George Wythe in 1775. Wythe was the first professor of the first law course offered by an American college and he was also a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Wythe House served as the headquarters for George Washington prior to the Yorktown Siege. Restored." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colonial Williamsburg, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa late 1930s Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa late 1930s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AVPC-070-R AVPC-070-V Brickwork Colonial Architecture Dentils Domestic Architecture Fences Gardens Gates George Wythe House Palace Green Postcards Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/ecf7d9181795771837444bebd7ee690b.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=ctd33pmqrqPdfF3en3Cl7a4VxIlM01oZH4OxC3tfE18KXTNSfObNxIV9NgJi%7EfUI8OpeZ-7uTLajgwplTCIabe3UEA5BA6X-KCN9WhRKF6CeUtjOOHGf44JhMlShpqE31omS-YItQmyW4hsGiap-flU5Svy7gJZppz7S%7EBkLin-NDfUbOtL6eEWE5JmNVXd6U2Kpm7vHfCaT3m1O4oXFWACsMRBWwHbjYRXK-SvO%7E3CFy1kBPK4Tam8-FNcFXEHAkKrW6Iw46ZA9Sr-ELAd215Av7wJcA1W6jZ01laHMk4yu%7EMDUCVs5Ub4uj-%7E25RNtp0Gqn7C7pXcZfwvj7YdLiA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 467c66119803ca51970aa2bf7c6daff7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Lightfoot Tenement, completed building 8-14-62, Block 3, Building 23A Williamsburg, Virginia; Architectural Photo Albums Collection, AV2013.2, Box 32, Folder 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Architectural Photo Albums Collection Description An account of the resource The Williamsburg office of architects Perry, Shaw and Hepburn began compiling this extensive collection of 367 boxes of black and white photographs in a series of photo albums in the late 1920s and early 1930s. After the establishment of a Department of Architecture in 1934, the architectural team continued to add photographs to the albums until the 1980s. Together, they comprise a detailed chronological record of the changes that have occurred over time at each site in the Historic Area, ranging from pre-restoration views and archaeological excavations to restoration or reconstruction progress, landscaping installation, completion, and renovation photographs. Contract photographers Thomas Layton and Frank Nivison took many of the earliest images of the restoration work. Layton, a photographer who operated a studio at 507 E. Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, worked for the restoration between 1928 and 1930 creating periodic photo documentation of work at the Wren Building, Capitol, Raleigh Tavern, and Ludwell-Paradise House, as well as many pre-restoration views of sites throughout the Historic Area. Frank Nivison, a photographer from the University Film Foundation at Harvard University, took over in late 1930 and spent the next five years meticulously photographing each successive stage of work at sites under reconstruction or restoration. Photos by Layton and Nivison are supplemented by images of pre-restoration Williamsburg that the architects collected from town residents and had copied for research use in the photo albums. They include images taken by Clyde Holmes, D.N. Davidson, and Edward Beckwith. In addition, the albums encompass some photographs taken by members of the architectural team, including Landscape Architect Arthur Shurcliff and Interior Designer Susan Higginson Nash. Post-1930s photos within the albums encompass those taken by official Colonial Williamsburg photographers such as Thomas Williams, Loring J. Turner, Dan Spangler, Chuck Kagey, and Steve Toth to document the continuing evolution of architectural and archaeological investigations and restoration work at each site. The collection is organized according to the Foundation’s in-house Block and Building System. Initial folders on properties identify the various names associated with buildings through time. Some houses have been known by a succession of names and, in most instances, are now called by the builder’s name or that of the most famous occupant. In some instances, the images are the first generation master prints, and notes on backs of photographs sometimes identify the people shown and describe what is shown—especially in those documenting archaeological excavations. Usually, the Foundation’s archaeological drawings (also in the Library’s Special Collections Section) show the exact positions and directions from which certain shots were made. Evolution of the work of restoration and reconstruction can be followed chronologically in most instances, although the collection has not been expanded since its transfer from the Architectural Research Department in the 1980s. Images of Carter’s Grove Plantation are included due to its ownership by the Foundation until sale in the early twenty-first century. Van Cortlandt Manor, in Westchester Co., New York is also documented due to its acquisition by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1953. The restoration there was carried out by architects from Colonial Williamsburg and the Foundation’s drawing files contain the plans for this work. The house today is a National Historic Landmark belonging to Historic Hudson Valley. Following the portion concerning Williamsburg’s Historic Area buildings are a series of notebooks identified by subject. Topics included are: aerial views of the Historic Area from 1925 - 1956, Williamsburg street views, architectural details, Williamsburg Shopping Center, mantels (salvaged models bought in early restoration), 18th-c. theaters, Kingsmill, H. Avery Tipping’s English Houses, and Johannes Kip engravings (bird’s-eye views of English country houses). Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Architectural Photo Albums Collection, AV2013.2 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Photograph albums Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 367 boxes Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print mounted on linen Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lightfoot Tenement Subject The topic of the resource Block 03. Building 23A. Lightfoot Tenement (Williamsburg, Va.) Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource View of the front and side elevations of the Lightfoot Tenement, located at the corner of and Francis Streets, Williamsburg, Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Crane, John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-08-14 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Architectural Photo Albums Collection, AV2013.2, Box 32, Folder 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1962-JC-1756-4 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Chimneys Clapboard Siding Dormers Gambrel Roofs John Crane Lampposts Lightfoot Tenement Shingles Shutters Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/d95c1b7d8eaaee3561b4b5e14e6f58f7.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=kGoW23V0HrbKrkAsxyyUD%7E0OuCrD2gSzvxNJ6irMYzjHEk-a8yB9DVQ%7E66bK7HgDZ6K-2yEa32GMavZPbpaLOBYrKF3nevlE-x9j7hIsLElQ6uf7WH5JN3vfjhMaWUhHfUMVUB5-KHCcaH%7EciYSbstgSJqhGFJROlCN62UTrtNuSuMYs7VfkuL-h%7EFq5QM7iqRLpGGjgXmq75TIx4T4R4XKsTaPq%7EHBWkGzCcOPQAtnm3mryzhyMg2C%7E4dsvvlDJg7%7EB%7EKkJShScIYAxSBPKWSCUbQZHiZEcOmzfe4ri08O%7EME7%7EYvkeA7PPi0kCWNZdZcR4JdDGRyhqzwx%7EkoSpgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM ace974f11c2855399f52adb60f082f87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Black and white photographs Architectural photographs - 1920-1930 Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource In 1933, the Williamsburg Holding Corporation acquired a set of over one hundred photographs from Newport News photographer D.A. Davidson. Described in a January 3, 1933 letter by Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin as "...the most valuable photographs which we have...," it formed the nucleus of what would later become an extensive photo archive relating to Williamsburg's restoration. Taken in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, circa 1928, the images offer many pre-restoration views of the town just prior to the commencement of restoration work funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Many local businesses, residences, and even streets known to townspeople in the 1920s but demolished or relocated as part of the development of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s are documented in Davidson's photographs. The collection also provides a visual record of the appearance of many of the surviving eighty-eight public and private buildings dating to the eighteenth-century. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D.N. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Peyton Randolph House Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Peyton Randolph House (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 28. Building 06A. Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view of the front elevation of the Peyton Randolph House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D. N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D-21B see also 68-2602 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Chimneys Clapboard Siding Colonial Architecture Cornices D. N. Davidson Fences Peyton Randolph House Pre-Restoration Shutters Tin Roofs Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/1ef8491aaa02c7235a5bdbc19d78afc7.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=JEyDnoS9CtmPmHjPuojWBiq74d49LEK05erTQ9wPZk2apghqKF6vZXdPvfRhtXbqTbsE3UxFg9rnF7GgppKTiR0ubZPj8jZ1CvVF1QS5xaZ6Rxo5ZHEHA3UERE2Ovo752pfaAKUkmJ6O28GQgni-n4Ca9PxytEhnHnY6MDy130a-WCwHq7VBsyOO7elkyj03zAj9BurSBnMadlvkE7c%7ESyHDryQ0sihrFuSElE5AFhXVb5XPYm2L49HrDVszv-IqtC-0v%7Ef%7E4ZcmHwvJA3kgAKX79CpH6y5R7UFFq1D0nLJXGMVBb3mcOxcUJbxNo0eW0J2NrzoHlHwJ7KGtYHehQw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 7faef9c87a80ab6d130354970fe23e0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Black and white photographs Architectural photographs - 1920-1930 Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource In 1933, the Williamsburg Holding Corporation acquired a set of over one hundred photographs from Newport News photographer D.A. Davidson. Described in a January 3, 1933 letter by Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin as "...the most valuable photographs which we have...," it formed the nucleus of what would later become an extensive photo archive relating to Williamsburg's restoration. Taken in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, circa 1928, the images offer many pre-restoration views of the town just prior to the commencement of restoration work funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Many local businesses, residences, and even streets known to townspeople in the 1920s but demolished or relocated as part of the development of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s are documented in Davidson's photographs. The collection also provides a visual record of the appearance of many of the surviving eighty-eight public and private buildings dating to the eighteenth-century. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D.N. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Peyton Randolph House Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Peyton Randolph House (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 28. Building 06. Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view of the front elevation of the Peyton Randolph House, circa 1928, Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D. N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D-22B see also 78-0047 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Chimneys Clapboard Siding Colonial Architecture D. N. Davidson Fences Peyton Randolph House Pre-Restoration Shutters Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/75758e5a1cc8a6078840344acd866ac0.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=voepbThvg4L5hJlIzJXI68GuMpDtm8qhiEIHpcG0L-P4OpLQhXw5NZ9Vp9lljYDuPkxzA2Y1wCLoFp17nnccbBObC0fT-pND%7Egh3XQ7wmIogcXGZbJ5rhYOnKjG9gkBy9gQXSYrtM-fXLN64pmUMIodR2CNErbw3vNHFV-ADc6cKhu8H-hY8-WM6ghqV93i5pZt4ix3ucl0Lh4tr-Go2s4h95o2gsTi4ZTE-fOKW%7EB68o8I2Z2nXdMzuympMZKGb7FPwu3biBUTXrqAkLe2u-6CItHXiGFsd4a4J15f0HAnR5QqNbdTi4ME7htXu%7Esi7OIDyUhmEsXZ4we8O4PPnjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 51de39cf5c067fe601b5c21d65fa6853 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Black and white photographs Architectural photographs - 1920-1930 Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource In 1933, the Williamsburg Holding Corporation acquired a set of over one hundred photographs from Newport News photographer D.A. Davidson. Described in a January 3, 1933 letter by Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin as "...the most valuable photographs which we have...," it formed the nucleus of what would later become an extensive photo archive relating to Williamsburg's restoration. Taken in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, circa 1928, the images offer many pre-restoration views of the town just prior to the commencement of restoration work funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Many local businesses, residences, and even streets known to townspeople in the 1920s but demolished or relocated as part of the development of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s are documented in Davidson's photographs. The collection also provides a visual record of the appearance of many of the surviving eighty-eight public and private buildings dating to the eighteenth-century. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D.N. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bracken Tenement Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Bracken Tenement (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 02. Building 52. Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view from Queen Street of the Bracken Tenement, formerly known as the Montague House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1929. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D. N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1929 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa 1929 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D-24A see also N3597 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Bracken Tenement Chimneys Clapboard Siding D. N. Davidson Dormers Fences Montague House Outbuildings Pre-Restoration Queen Street Shutters Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/a9c04d2321d38217c9547e56e285ae23.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=ASw4ir6gkrE0VMWraQ2tEgWY%7E7bGBbfDg5OmdzkxrXHcdzegat5ZzgG8enLy4rrN%7EFo4LnVTJxYQcY81Mafibg70H3nuMME28RckssTWhEOMzbiuWPIcDTuVWH0l52rEZzqo3w-a7vqqLBKKv-gJEymfM3q8LDbDXwsy9mVx7d34RMI5c9MGan6tZtitIyrPLHbnk4ZvElhgSwff7jwXKm7xpTN816qxr41NxeKENmiMsrclT4qFT0a4DoQNLFdjDrM7-V85pqhz5BfhuYXO6lfQ70CzOinMV%7E4P5a8Vsd2kv8JL56cZxk3Nkafz-K9LaMz5ZTd7PX3WHP28L55bbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 5f73b5378d2d10d5cb8df848db51714a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Black and white photographs Architectural photographs - 1920-1930 Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource In 1933, the Williamsburg Holding Corporation acquired a set of over one hundred photographs from Newport News photographer D.A. Davidson. Described in a January 3, 1933 letter by Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin as "...the most valuable photographs which we have...," it formed the nucleus of what would later become an extensive photo archive relating to Williamsburg's restoration. Taken in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, circa 1928, the images offer many pre-restoration views of the town just prior to the commencement of restoration work funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Many local businesses, residences, and even streets known to townspeople in the 1920s but demolished or relocated as part of the development of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s are documented in Davidson's photographs. The collection also provides a visual record of the appearance of many of the surviving eighty-eight public and private buildings dating to the eighteenth-century. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D.N. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bracken Tenement Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Bracken Tenement (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 02. Building 52. Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource 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 of Bruton Parish Church, 1773-1818. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D. N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1929 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa 1929 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D-25C see also N3599 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Bracken Tenement Chimneys Clapboard Siding Cornices D. N. Davidson Dormers Fences Montague House Pre-Restoration Shutters Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/021a211b2fd37590765b217c770f199e.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=t-HVZvWrFm8o1%7ENu9YIQPhYe4AESCr%7EaRWc1l6h-QMMqANaQBvtMwmwGMnzF%7EvhAneNZvUSVhTs%7Eg4xMjfFgx8G0c%7EIL9zRoYslqVqmifUqF7tmNMZvpXTdZ%7EB5U19Fj16NMYysdlOqIUzEgQC8wWA69Zrm%7E8Ma4yEXH6cJ3BNM2mPX-ABV4NVZHXX9nEDovROkB3Opg%7E51YTz0jaOY%7ETfS0lyk3WCmzXJQmMRLWd8kWD1mq8we-aCTrloJhxnS5q0eH7crl8zd%7EOcQGPuwWF7Tq3ixZKy98pij8LkJy92KF-%7EUHLtx3YH-4PUhrNgKNlOWmCFSeTX9pZ4dtdnsrIg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 8ab6f4883e0d8438006b3b7e1555ae2b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Black and white photographs Architectural photographs - 1920-1930 Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource In 1933, the Williamsburg Holding Corporation acquired a set of over one hundred photographs from Newport News photographer D.A. Davidson. Described in a January 3, 1933 letter by Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin as "...the most valuable photographs which we have...," it formed the nucleus of what would later become an extensive photo archive relating to Williamsburg's restoration. Taken in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, circa 1928, the images offer many pre-restoration views of the town just prior to the commencement of restoration work funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Many local businesses, residences, and even streets known to townspeople in the 1920s but demolished or relocated as part of the development of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s are documented in Davidson's photographs. The collection also provides a visual record of the appearance of many of the surviving eighty-eight public and private buildings dating to the eighteenth-century. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D.N. Davidson Photograph Collection Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D.N. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mayo House Subject The topic of the resource Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Mayo House (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 08. Building 03. Lost architecture - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view of the Mayo House, also known as Boston House, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1928. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D. N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1928 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa 1928 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. D. N. Davidson Photograph Collection, AV-2013.2, Box 1, Folder 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D-110 see also N4178 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Boston House Chimneys D. N. Davidson Domestic Architecture Dormers Lost Architecture Mayo House Pre-Restoration Shutters Transoms Virginia Weatherboarding Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/a567df4c4d321bc15527848632f79bf6.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=me2VF3RKZ9WPZ9%7E8tx0idrfZcVZssdsy19m8J%7Eov1ZL8mFNYLEDog5WuaXmkS44yJ2-XaOzSM1AdTpFDiNbZ6nqCjjfLKEIDisCRIezElkjtbM6K29AaAQPvA0fGa0A8kACpi6qBzxO0Z3TCTgM-%7EtDyhdNKshs0mgeHTSJ5LO%7E6997h38KYyX2jf4So-oWfPBwLdeR7WKC1wh8%7EDGcslPFjLu%7EQn1QglXM1z1IpJjhIcGoQOXLTI73IxOAlnPoDrLqO1ZSsIT4n3dKn4bxu-uBAkzqEp2stytXv3OWmF%7EkXdpF6CM6DkukycU35PkmkKNCEY8fTf26OHPn3XH-hUw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6db59fa083c215e29ed9b2920adf7e9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Architectural Photo Albums Collection Description An account of the resource The Williamsburg office of architects Perry, Shaw and Hepburn began compiling this extensive collection of 367 boxes of black and white photographs in a series of photo albums in the late 1920s and early 1930s. After the establishment of a Department of Architecture in 1934, the architectural team continued to add photographs to the albums until the 1980s. Together, they comprise a detailed chronological record of the changes that have occurred over time at each site in the Historic Area, ranging from pre-restoration views and archaeological excavations to restoration or reconstruction progress, landscaping installation, completion, and renovation photographs. Contract photographers Thomas Layton and Frank Nivison took many of the earliest images of the restoration work. Layton, a photographer who operated a studio at 507 E. Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, worked for the restoration between 1928 and 1930 creating periodic photo documentation of work at the Wren Building, Capitol, Raleigh Tavern, and Ludwell-Paradise House, as well as many pre-restoration views of sites throughout the Historic Area. Frank Nivison, a photographer from the University Film Foundation at Harvard University, took over in late 1930 and spent the next five years meticulously photographing each successive stage of work at sites under reconstruction or restoration. Photos by Layton and Nivison are supplemented by images of pre-restoration Williamsburg that the architects collected from town residents and had copied for research use in the photo albums. They include images taken by Clyde Holmes, D.N. Davidson, and Edward Beckwith. In addition, the albums encompass some photographs taken by members of the architectural team, including Landscape Architect Arthur Shurcliff and Interior Designer Susan Higginson Nash. Post-1930s photos within the albums encompass those taken by official Colonial Williamsburg photographers such as Thomas Williams, Loring J. Turner, Dan Spangler, Chuck Kagey, and Steve Toth to document the continuing evolution of architectural and archaeological investigations and restoration work at each site. The collection is organized according to the Foundation’s in-house Block and Building System. Initial folders on properties identify the various names associated with buildings through time. Some houses have been known by a succession of names and, in most instances, are now called by the builder’s name or that of the most famous occupant. In some instances, the images are the first generation master prints, and notes on backs of photographs sometimes identify the people shown and describe what is shown—especially in those documenting archaeological excavations. Usually, the Foundation’s archaeological drawings (also in the Library’s Special Collections Section) show the exact positions and directions from which certain shots were made. Evolution of the work of restoration and reconstruction can be followed chronologically in most instances, although the collection has not been expanded since its transfer from the Architectural Research Department in the 1980s. Images of Carter’s Grove Plantation are included due to its ownership by the Foundation until sale in the early twenty-first century. Van Cortlandt Manor, in Westchester Co., New York is also documented due to its acquisition by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1953. The restoration there was carried out by architects from Colonial Williamsburg and the Foundation’s drawing files contain the plans for this work. The house today is a National Historic Landmark belonging to Historic Hudson Valley. Following the portion concerning Williamsburg’s Historic Area buildings are a series of notebooks identified by subject. Topics included are: aerial views of the Historic Area from 1925 - 1956, Williamsburg street views, architectural details, Williamsburg Shopping Center, mantels (salvaged models bought in early restoration), 18th-c. theaters, Kingsmill, H. Avery Tipping’s English Houses, and Johannes Kip engravings (bird’s-eye views of English country houses). Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Architectural Photo Albums Collection, AV2013.2 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Photograph albums Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 367 boxes Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Semple House Subject The topic of the resource William Finnie House (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 02. Building 07. Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view looking southwest towards the front porch of the William Finnie House, formerly known as the James Semple House, Williamsburg, Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davidson, D.N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1976-2323R Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Architectural Photo Albums Collection, AV2013.2, Box 12, Folder 1 Columns Cornices D.N. Davidson Dentils James Semple House Pediments Porches Shutters Transoms Virginia William Finnie House Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/cbff91e5c7118e92b752f48413d76382.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=l8ZcHmPdtH1-PpTrbYvTVYBw-e-Rpb6KPT0gZIlWMNL12397HleSiH3LeoxoI%7ENdd5joWFr1Xhz6PVoyhW4gueoY1gOvdq594a8BL8XAFV5XF%7E8UkN271h53QKT5kVdC20oN7XFfxVJawwqcz-RN3wgQpdvfNRWNZgPICjWaQkKZbcdV1sTIS6PYNhZJachJpgYvC%7E7fApwE7L5gSUY7wXxrmMOTykDswmbqUXNUT44jxdu9gE7g8YEoqEGPTo0qxamTtJfHloQ7VPefJWuXg%7EfQyh0VkaM3Eei7adB%7E4O1K9%7EjvS6zY2naF808xDV48ZV5d7129YlqQnr%7EPX6AcYw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 2ce6cadb05c448416044a14aa9c18a9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank Dementi Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Dementi, Frank A. (1905-1986) Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Visitors, Foreign Military personnel - American - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs taken mostly before 1946 of Williamsburg buildings, events, and people by Richmond, Virginia photographer Frank Dementi and donated to Colonial Williamsburg in 1965. The nephew of Anthony L. Dementi, who founded the Dementi Studio in 1924, Frank Dementi graduated from the Winona School of Photography in Indiana. After working for several years with his brother, Tony Dementi, Frank started a position as a photo journalist with the Richmond News Leader where he worked alongside colleague Park Rouse who recalled "He liked action photography which involved movement, excitement, or even danger ." Soon after the outbreak of World War II, Dementi opened Colonial Studio in the Business Block at the West end of Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg, Virginia on June 9, 1942. He focused primarily upon photographing soldiers and sailors stationed with military bases in the area but also took on a number of important assignments for Colonial Williamsburg and even took pictures of German prisoners of war. Two of his most exciting opportunities came when members of the Churchill family visited Williamsburg during and shortly after World War II. In 1945, Dementi relocated his Colonial Studio, offering illustrative and portrait photography, to 9 East Grace Street in Richmond, Virginia, where he operated the business until his retirement in 1984. His early experimentation with color photography led him to win an award in 1955 for a composition set in Colonial Williamsburg that he titled "The Sabbath." Colonial Williamsburg's Director of Promotions, Thomas McCaskey, assisted him with arrangements for the photo shoot and praised the resulting scene of costumed interpreters positioned along Palace Street for "...completely captur[ing] the charm and informality of historic Williamsburg." Throughout his career, he continued to document dignitaries, leaders, and celebrities who visited Virginia, shot numerous scenic views to support state tourism efforts, and continued to take many studio portraits. An engaging storyteller who put his subjects at ease, Frank participated in significant historical events and met many interesting personalities as he built his business. Over the course of his career, Dementi completed numerous photo shoots at Colonial Williamsburg, ranging from special events and exhibition building openings to the visits of Clementine and Sarah Churchill in September 1943 and Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 8, 1946. Mary Churchill, a subaltern in the British Army, took a break from her duties serving as her father’s aide-de-camp during the U.S. visit to accompany her mother on an impromptu trip to Williamsburg organized by the British Embassy. The two started their morning at the Williamsburg Inn, where they met Vernon Geddy, First Vice-President of Colonial Williamsburg, who served as their escort, and local photographer Frank Dementi, who operated Colonial Studio in Williamsburg from 1942-1945. Lord Moran, Winston Churchill’s private physician, and two aides from the White House also accompanied the party. During a guided tour of selected exhibition buildings, including the Governor’s Palace, where costumed interpreter Midge Adolph greeted the women, Clementine and Mary learned about the former British capital. A luncheon at the Travis House Restaurant allowed the group to sample some of the famous scalloped oysters and other fare that won rave reviews from many military and diplomatic guests. Mary Churchill remarked to Vernon Geddy that her post-war plans needed to include a two week stay in Williamsburg. During their “flying visit” to Williamsburg, as Mary Churchill described it, the two learned of Italy’s surrender to the Allies while touring the Raleigh Tavern. It proved to be a momentous day for wartime Williamsburg and one memorialized by Frank Dementi in a series of photo albums he later sent for presentation to the Churchill family. During his 1946 tour of the United States with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sir Winston Churchill made plans to visit Colonial Williamsburg, now twelve years old after the opening of its Historic Area. Mr. Churchill and General Eisenhower arrived by a special train on Friday, March 8, 1946. Their party enjoyed a tour of the Historic Area, followed by a visit to the Wren Building at the College of William and Mary. During their carriage ride, the horses were frightened and the tour continued by car. General Eisenhower recalled how “Sir Winston didn’t pay any attention [to the frightened horses], he just lit his cigar.” After the tour, Mr. Churchill and General Eisenhower were invited to tea at Raleigh Tavern by Mr. Kenneth Chorley, President of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where Frank Dementi had the singular honor of being the only photographer allowed in to capture images of the event. The party proceeded to dinner at the Williamsburg Inn. Sir Winston Churchill graced Colonial Williamsburg with an eloquent speech at dinner, concluding with a generous wish: “Long may Colonial Williamsburg flourish! Firm may be the links which it may forge with our past, and may those links of distant by-gone days be reinforced by new links and new bonds which will reach across the ocean and join our two peoples together.” Frank Dementi's Williamsburg photos constitute the subject matter of this collection while over 70,000 photos relating to the broader history of Richmond and the state of Virginia reside with the Valentine Museum. Members of the Dementi family hold the remainder of his photographic legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dementi, Frank A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930s-1940s Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Frank Dementi Photograph Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 250 photographs Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. LIbrary, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Blair House Subject The topic of the resource Block 22. Building 05. John Blair House (Williamsburg, Va.) Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Pre-restoration view of the front elevation of the John Blair House, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dementi, Frank Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Frank Dementi Photograph Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1965-D-1606 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Clapboard Siding Dormers Duke of Gloucester Street Frank Dementi John Blair House Pre-Restoration Shutters Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/97fa1beb9492a17f311f63e76e8a0cab.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=T5UkwDCiO0MY9JMD8mIOM8K7vwMWXqnX4JL25Ky4tFx8l1mPXHYybeOKYBxjmhgTCTgpR3R8ztU2Ke5%7EiQ163DyXCHm%7E3dRpR8vpuEyXIw7Fw0IG1FUKpVoOOybf4l2khhN5DDTucnJd2t53LyU5Zz5AETAt6jhIx2hwHbfhC0ZoVoprdieUcYqXjBiwExwzXoQ8CoTHPXmqEmxSGhKmXqcsxb4nSDQ%7EXPihdZPj98kHWGqL7jIYUYY-GBDqvvYUdBJLBjJMsESaaBTmNVOTywXNgAbt7fyVKRdY2bx2hHasH-mlCMtIKdRPVz1j6LS12m7G4XgAw8C6kDdDkM73Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 4e00218f8637864cf040e0b19b2d452f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 439 photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Title A name given to the resource Peninsula Bank Subject The topic of the resource Central business districts - Virginia - Williamsburg Merchants Square (Williamsburg, Va.) Banks - Virginia - Williamsburg Block 23. Building 01A. Description An account of the resource Front elevation of the Peninsula Bank & Trust Company building on the north side of the Business Block, today known as Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1932 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1932 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, Box 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Fer-303 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Brick Arches Brickwork Cupolas Finlay Forbes Ferguson Merchants Square Peninsula Bank Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/abe085430d216cc7dbbf679fbf747c1c.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=n9IBVwjA8-Pc4qSEZfc9Eb6wFAQUD-qVLPHn9L0a7C4MVFfQCbpjuRB61VlqS39uZ%7ED2Ht7NEBA5YuDhR0gWJDvykzn3KfPQJpYbuZsEdeanV7FhvjmGassiVma97bRkoZyW0634SxRlggnk8Uewwhb9ST-f5dbJcI4qU8cNLT3hZOztmHYqklophGWC3tvbYqn0gD4lboQXp%7EuI7ryq1xBixi6qem63at6lmgp28U4LLCqGOtAEx6PXsfDIHqGV2HC8R%7ES%7ElrsKyJ6VqKEB5zP6hoG7VZD1aHAdkH%7EGIrguEnvt-ECbFrD-cH-xJtFkq1WMF6LwqyWlPkEaXdd-lA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 008ccdbfd2551e9ca531661f17a5b662 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 439 photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Title A name given to the resource Peninsula Bank Subject The topic of the resource Central business districts - Virginia - Williamsburg Merchants Square (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 23. Building 01A. Banks - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Customer entering the Peninsula Bank and Trust Company building on the Business Block, today known as Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1932 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1932 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, Box 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Fer-304 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Brick Arches Brickwork Cornices Finlay Forbes Ferguson Merchants Square Peninsula Bank Signs Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/207ea4a5cc7c40b71ff954d014b3172d.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=AjhmDcxGJYgJDymTx4fekvT0wC4k4n2MjXnEVETgjJmrf5%7EP1wuOL6ImvzLBG%7EAtlVMl55ZbBRc8MDmTASMHOUFDfuSbHtb3p9iJRI7A1dakKBpdJ6ySJDFUV0%7ECNjX4Cl1T6ehBkwOivF4bul4LF3S1SSJSUUIX8ofqfGx-IudKOxXCtYvhsJoKTZ2REusg1UkoiHBD-ZUNuIiEsY7o-nS3-2YSDZZ8xuFd8KrIDNYoKoPAXjcYR8CTA80cMkgAyAxJIczI%7EX%7EupoFzcbdVAJpVzcT%7E3k5CeIHJH0PJVrR5AgWCwM1B4-3MscSF9SfLlWL3v6-vPI1C84bKchoSKw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 744fdb42f2ad838a148f9a1fdc3f5bb6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 439 photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3.5 x 4.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lindsey House Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Front elevation of the Lindsey House, today known as the Robert Nicholson House, York Street, Williamsburg, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1932 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1932 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. 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Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Chimneys Clapboard Siding Dormers Gambrel Roofs Lindsey House Robert Nicholson House Shutters Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/8dd243eb39366b61cebb6e08a4c92593.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=knu5A9AX2ZFwX6dPEn3cXsvAF7YTDmF6wV0Z6X8kU0aX8NiMnAyhmypT7jOEHH3l7LCJO4L6pEE0D%7EsSHJ14XE0S8j6KCRtYj7zfFsf-ePj5q4h8x7oPAZx7dyI%7EOscZ6G0HKR2tFKiMGtNOpcjEZ7bmR1gaJ3QqZTKW9hsHD8aa9HzXGnppMcO-SnS9g7PQ6OpZgPQ-trVgC8kPzlsn7zGbr4ynsWe3aMRooHqU6FkvYvRzXw3ygyL43KvY9nlvTpLqgX-bRskM01NgPyLa3oTx1oAhUAZdvsUYV0GqCZ2hyJjvZ01FIGLVWys5FGwsBuLmp8tPTfpNZ5pfmlNXzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 430a8c48044dee20f15ee87b923bb571 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 439 photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3.5 x 4.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Entrance Door, Raleigh Tavern Subject The topic of the resource Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.) Architectural elements - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Detail of entrance door hood, Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1932 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Circa 1932 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection. AV2009.16, Box 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Fer-325 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Cornices Dentils Door Hoods Finlay Forbes Ferguson Raleigh Tavern Transoms Virginia Williamsburg https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/f546f054931ca7c88d39835aa4b7c64b.jpg?Expires=1782950400&Signature=Gk9DgBcWBls4ioQf7vI5L4jfUHCQTpaKPzdPtXwv3YpRwIbKIODLvqNuSj-OzAvZdeGapFzzyTXaAvE2CcyPMZyVZO95eWbpwupF5PrvTSS%7Es9Q-ts0vmR5%7EpZUXTJQt16uiJ-5rD8MYn0ME5T3x6ibXCQ38tgoASEI44p12TIBb-oDydzQ0Y%7E0XvPD8Tvo%7E4l0JT8UWFXmoR0psJf9h3qA423knHs56TJhde6toUfirPUZP3znDvfT412YrnTdXVqCMK4d2dTglqVA5qevefEdrKqZBS3QKCHCP-lbwi3boTE-OEoTYgNsxoYYpqKPxdNV9HQFbNAmrpNBIW9X1Bg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM e8f5229c96fe34b52dbdf4947614f986 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 439 photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3.5 x 4.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Entrance, Blair House Subject The topic of the resource John Blair House (Williamsburg, Va.) Block 22. Building 05. Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Architectural elements - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource East entrance to the John Blair House, Williamsburg, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1932 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, Box 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Fer-350 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. 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Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. 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Title A name given to the resource Palace Advance Building Description An account of the resource Reconstructed Governor's Palace Advance Building nearing completion, Williamsburg, Virginia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Fer-369 Subject The topic of the resource Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.) Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Block 20. Building 03A. 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Title A name given to the resource Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Williamsburg Public buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg Williamsburg (Va.) - Photographs Williamsburg (Va.) - Buildings, structures, etc. Description An account of the resource The son of Norfolk architect Finlay Forbes Ferguson Sr., who served as an Advisory Architect in the late 1920s as Williamsburg’s restoration began, Finlay Ferguson Jr. contributed to two different periods of architectural projects at Colonial Williamsburg. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s architecture program, Finlay Jr. started the first phase of his career working as a draftsman at Colonial Williamsburg between 1930-1933. He assisted other members of the research and design team with preparation of conjectural sketches, preliminary elevations and floor plans, and final measured drawings. Finlay left Williamsburg to work in his father’s architectural firm, Peebles and Ferguson, on the restoration of Fort Macon in Moorehead City, North Carolina between 1934-1935. He continued his association with the Norfolk firm until 1939, when he returned to Colonial Williamsburg to work on research and design for the restoration of Bruton Parish Church until 1943. After serving in the Navy during the remainder of World War II, Ferguson resumed practicing architecture in Norfolk. His early association with Colonial Williamsburg allowed him to become a respected expert in architectural restoration and he oversaw projects at the Adam Thoroughgood House, the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House, and the Old Norfolk Academy. Ferguson also designed the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and restored St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Ferguson joined his architectural colleagues in taking numerous photographs of both ongoing work in the Historic Area and field research at other sites. These are preserved in the Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, which encompasses over four hundred black and white images of restoration projects underway in Williamsburg’s Historic Area, as well as architectural design precedents at historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina used to facilitate reconstruction of details not documented in historical records, archaeological investigations, or visual representations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 439 photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 5 x 3.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource View of the front elevation of Kerr Place, Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Finlay Forbes Ferguson, Jr. Photograph Collection, AV2009.16, Box 1, Folder 1 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AV2009-16_FER0001 Title A name given to the resource Kerr Place Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ferguson, Finlay Forbes Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic - Virginia - Accomack County Historic buildings - Virginia - Accomack County Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Accomack County Chimneys Door Surrounds Finlay Forbes Ferguson Kerr Place Oculus Windows Pediments Transoms Virginia