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| Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections photo border building architecture outdoor Description: Completed in 1813 (replacing an old wooden structure of two stories), this has been the official residence of the Chief Executive of Virginia from that time to the present. During 'reconstruction days' when Virginia constituted 'Military Dist. No. One,' it was occupied by General Jim Schofield, Military Commander. Here many of the world's 'notables' past and present have been entertained. Manufacturer: Gray Line Motor Tours, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: Not postmarked. Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,226 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: Completed in 1813 (replacing an old wooden structure of two stories), this has been the official residence of the Chief Executive of Virginia from that time to the present. During 'reconstruction days' when Virginia constituted 'Military Dist. No. One,' it was occupied by General Jim Schofield, Military Commander. Here many of the world's 'notables' past and present have been entertained. Manufacturer: Gray Line Motor Tours, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: Not postmarked. Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,226 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards | ||||
