Front View of the Rotunda

Famous Rotunda

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March 11th 2007
On my way out of town this morning, I stopped by the University of Virginia campus to see the famous Rotunda. According to the brochure, it was completed in 1826. Thomas Jefferson designed the Rotunda to originally be the library. He was also responsible for the establishment of the University and spent much of his later years perfecting it and designing other buildings on the campus. He also ... read more

North America » United States » Virginia » Charlottesville

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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