Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, VA Photos |
The Virginia State Capitol (1785-88) in Richmond, VA was designed by Thomas Jefferson with the aid of French architect Charles Clérisseau while Jefferson served as ambassador to France. The building is modeled after the Maison Carrée in Nimes, France. This building also served as the capitol of the Confederate States under Jefferson Davis. |
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| See also: Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. State Capitols |
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| Virginia State Capitol (1785-88) was modeled on the Maison Carrée in Nimes, France. Architect: Thomas Jefferson & Charles Clérisseau. | White marble statue of George Washington by Houdon in rotunda of Virginia State Capitol.  | Dome over rotunda of Virginia State Capitol. | Monument to George Washington & Revolutionary War on grounds of Virginia State Capitol. |
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| Governor's Mansion (1813). Architect: Alexander Parris. | Living room in Governor's Mansion. |
All photos on this page are originals by & copyrighted by Jim Steinhart. All rights reserved. Permission required to use. |