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The Wren Building is the oldest
academic structure in America in continuous use. Built
in 1695, two years after the school was chartered, it
is the signature building of the second-oldest college
in the nation. The building has been partially
destroyed by fire three times and has been occupied by
soldiers twice. It was the first major building
restored by John D. Rockefeller Jr., after he began
Williamsburg's restoration in the late 1920s. Classes
are still held in the building as well as receptions
and special events on the first and second floors. The
chapel there has services for the students and is
available for weddings. The first floor is maintained
as a Colonial Williamsburg exhibition and is open to
the public year-round. Edition Limited to 4000.
The key is located in the tree on the right.
Size: 9 3/4" Wide X 5 1/2" High X 1"
Deep
Makes a memorable gift or a great addition to your
own Shelia's Collectibles© collection.
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Wren Building
Description:
Item #CWV01
SERIES: Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Price:
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After the City of Williamsburg was established as the capital
of colonial Virginia in 1699, the royal governor designed the present
cruciform-shaped church, which was completed in 1715, replacing two earlier
structures. Many founding fathers, government officials, legislators, students,
visitors, and townspeople worshiped here. It remained the center of religious
activity until the American Revolution. During the 19th century, the church fell
into disrepair and even served as a military hospital during the Civil War. The
present church, restored to its colonial grandeur in 1939, has an active
congregation of 1,500 members, a variety of programs and activities, and
attracts about 1 million visitors a year. Edition Limited to 4000.
The key is located in the tower under the second window from the top.
Size: 7' Wide X8 1/4" High X 1" Deep
Makes a memorable gift or a great addition to your own Shelia's
Collectibles© collection.
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Bruton Parish Church
Description: Item #CWV02
SERIES: Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Price: $25.00
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The key is located on the right side in the grass
Size: 2 1/2" Wide X 3" High X 1/2"Deep
Makes a memorable gift or a great addition to your own Shelia's
Collectibles© collection.
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Colonial Soldiers
Description: Item #CWV03
SERIES: Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Price: $15.00 ORDER
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The
foundations of the original Capitol were laid in 1701,
with Virginia's General Assembly convening here from
1704-1780. The east wing contained the Hall of the
House of Burgesses (the lower house of legislature and
America's oldest representative assembly) with
committee rooms on the second floor. The west wing
housed the General Courtroom and Counci Chamber on the
second floor. Appropriately linking the two wings, is
the Conference Room. It was here where burgesses and
councilors met together for morning prayer or held
joint conferences to resolve disagreements. The
H-shaped plan of the Capitol is an early example of an
architectural design successfully devised for a
specific purpose. Originally built without chimneys,
the use of fire, candles or tobacco was strictly
prohibited. A secretary complined that his records
were "exposed by the Damps,: thus, two chimneys
were added in 1723. Then, on Jan. 30, 1747, the
Capitol was gutted by fire. Reconstruction was
completed in 1753. Today's Capitol was rebuilt and
opened in 1934.
The key is located in the clock
Size: 6 1/4" Wide X 6 1/4" High X 1" Deep
Makes a memorable gift or a great addition to your own Shelia's
Collectibles© collection.
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Williamsburg Capitol
Description: Item #CWV04
SERIES: Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Price: $25.00 ORDER
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Begun in 1706 as the seat for the Royal Governor, the Governor's Palace in
Williamsburg was not completed until 1720 due to a lack of expert artisans in
Virginia at the time. Though unhappy about the added L3000 in taxes collected to
build the Palace, the community took great pride in the building upon its
completion. The Palace, credited as being the first Georgian house built in
America, served as both home and office to the Governor of Williamsburg. Set
atop the balustraded roof of the building is a cupola, or lantern as it was
originally known, which was lit on the monarch's birthday and other special
occasions.
The key is located on the top part of the gate.
Size: 8" Wide X 7" High X 1"Deep
Makes a memorable gift or a great addition to your own Shelia's
Collectibles© collection.
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Governors Palace
Description: Item #CWV05
SERIES: Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
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