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Williamsburg Governor's Palace
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Williamsburg, VA, USA. A trip to Virginia, with some pristine weather, provided plenty of photo opportunities. The restoration / recreation of Colonial Williamsburg, the capital of the colony / state at the time of the American Revolution, is quite extraordinary. Extensive archeology and historical research has been done since the late 1920s, providing an accurate understanding of the town, as it was in 1775. The original Governor's Palace burned to the ground in 1791; a pile of brick rubble was found in what was the basement area. In 1929-1934, it as reconstructed, and in 1981, the interior was reconstructed to reflect more accurately the palace based on historical research. P.S. - The sky was this blue on the day we visited.

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.danika
11/18/14 6:39 PM GMT
I've always found the Colonial Era to be interesting. It's wonderful they were able to reconstruct a new palace to replicate the original ... so much history. Beautifully captured, Thad. Love the detail & of course, the dark blue sky sets everything off nicely.
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::Ramad
11/18/14 6:52 PM GMT
Very good capture of the Governor's palace in the bright sun Thad. Interesting narrative too.
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::corngrowth
11/18/14 6:56 PM GMT
Thad, when my ship made a relative port-call in Norfolk VA, I got the opportunity to visit, via the Jamestown ferry, colonial Williamsburg. I was impressed to see what you've perfectly described in your narrative. Your image is a 'deja vu' to me.
Perfectly captured!
Thanks for this very fine post and the good memories too!
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::0930_23
11/18/14 7:31 PM GMT
That is one deep, blue sky Thad and provides a great background for the Governor's Palace. Our Governor lives in a mansion. :)

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.Jimbobedsel
11/18/14 8:03 PM GMT
Almost perfect symmetry....and perfect clarity! I love the clear blue sky. Exceptional shot of the palace, Thad.
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::SEFA
11/18/14 8:44 PM GMT
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::tigger3
11/18/14 9:05 PM GMT
The color the governors palace sure looks wonderful against the perfect blue sky. =^..^=tigs♥
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::Constance52347
11/19/14 12:37 AM GMT
What a gorgeous blue sky! So the present edifice is a restoration of a building that was destroyed...

I'm glad they did restore it, because it would be sad to lose such a big part of history.

Great shot!
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.Starglow
11/19/14 1:46 AM GMT
You were lucky to catch the sky in all its glory, makes a terrific photo.
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::mirto56
11/19/14 4:46 AM GMT
A perfectly balanced photo backed by a beautiful blue sky. Nice work, Thad.
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::Dunstickin
11/19/14 8:48 AM GMT
Nice to 'se' you posting again mate!...to gorgeous pieces of architectural beauties!...

That looks a fine mansion for historics...and a great point of view too
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