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Architecture: The Jefferson Memorial

Posted by on Oct 13, 2011 in Architecture, Featured, The Arts | Comments Off on Architecture: The Jefferson Memorial

Thomas Jefferson admired neoclassical architecture, bringing its formal style to both his Monticello home and his design for the University...

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Architecture: Monticello

Posted by on Apr 15, 2010 in Architecture | Comments Off on Architecture: Monticello

Thomas Jefferson loved the neoclassical look, witness the design of his other project in Charlottesville, the University of Virginia. He...

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Americana: Mount Rushmore

Posted by on Feb 28, 2010 in Americana | 1 comment

Okay, first the amazing scale of Mount Rushmore. The memorial covers 1,278 acres. The heads of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Teddy...

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