The Rotundra Staircase

The famous Jefferson Hotel Rotundra staircase. Many people can't resist recreating scenes from Gone With the Wind when they see it.

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The Glory of the New(ish) South

March 13th 2011
Today, for the most part, was another day for rest, bills, and laundry. It did have one very significant cultural site. In 1898, Lewis Ginter, who had made a fortune in tobacco, decided to build the finest hotel in the world. It would show the world that Richmond had recovered from the ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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