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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of the eastern façade of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate mansion. It is viewed from the southeast. A 2-story piazza comprises the back porch with 8 columns. A decorative parapet sits atop the roof's eaves. A cupola rises from the center of the house. A side porch is partially visible at left. Chairs are lined up on the long back porch where visitors mill about and enter the building. Text from negative sleeve: 455. East. Mt Vernon - Washington. 1914. Think this picture was taken in Alexandria as we passed thru in a street car. 3 views of the home of George Washington. 2 views of the grounds looking toward the Potomac River. 6 negatives.
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_0455_005 ark:/21198/zz002hqhg6
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Estates--Virginia--Mount Vernon Plantations--Virginia--Mount Vernon Mansions--Virginia--Mount Vernon Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Washington, George, 1732-1799
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