House of Burgesses, Capitol

House of Burgesses, Capitol

Block 08. Building 11.

Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)

Public Buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg

Historic Buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg

Interior view of the House of Burgesses, Capitol, 1935. Located on the first floor (east wing) of the reconstructed Capitol building of 1705, this room served as a place for members of Virginia's House of Burgesses to assemble to discuss legislative issues. As a meeting room, it also served as the scene of many important political debates leading up to the American Revolution.

The two portraits hanging on the back wall are currently part of the collection of the Muscarelle Museum at the College of William & Mary. For many years, the college loaned the two portraits to Colonial Williamsburg for display in the Capitol. To the left is a portrait of King William III by Sir Peter Lely (formerly loan item L1955-483.) To the right is a portrait of Queen Mary II by Sir Godfrey Kneller (formerly loan item L1954-1069.)

Lincoln, F.S.

1935

1935

This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). For reproduction queries: Rights and reproductions

Jpeg

Image

LC325P11

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

Gelatin or collodian printing out paper, mounted on board.

8x10 inches