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Virginia State Capitol

architect

Thomas Jefferson

location

Richmond, VA

date

1785-8

style

Greek Revival

construction

Stone

type

Government
 
  angle view of front, with 20th-century wings, from an old postcard (J. Howe).
 
  angle view, from below, photo 1982, M. Brack.
   
  portico, photo 1982, J. Cohen. and view within portico, photo 1982, J. Cohen.
 
  rear, photo 1982, J. Cohen.
 
  General view from southwest, photo 2002, J. Klee, U. Delaware [992x900]
   
 

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