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Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:35 +0100

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Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia
Sweet Briar (VA), Continental Chrome unused

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Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, Virginia The Refectory, one of the two dining halls was among the original college buildings, erected in 1906

Natural Bridge

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:34 +0100

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Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge (VA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The skyliner provides a scenic ride to the Bridge

The Terrace

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:06 +0100

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The Terrace
Winchester (VA), Chrome

Description:
"The Terrace," Located on U.S. Route 522, the new North-South Highway. Address: Mrs. W. H. Bosserman 323 Fairmont Ave., Winchester, Va. Phone 5631

Main Building the Virginia Methodist Assembly Center

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:07 +0100

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Main Building the Virginia Methodist Assembly Center
Blackstone (VA), Chrome unused

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Main Building the Virginia methodist Assembly Center with complete facilities available for group meetings year 'round. Blackstone, Virginia The Camera Artist

Aerial View of Swannanoa Palace and Classical Gardens

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:07 +0100

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Aerial View of Swannanoa Palace and Classical Gardens
Wawnesboro (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Herbert Lanks Doctor Walter and Lao Russell have created this shrine of beauty crowning the majestic Blue Ridge Mts. of Virginia and have opened their mountain-top paradise to visitors and guests to further their great work. Swannanoa is located at the junction of Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 250

Alumni Gymnasium - Randolph-Macon College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:06 +0100

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Alumni Gymnasium - Randolph-Macon College
Ashland (VA), Chrome unused

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Built in 1928. Contains a basketball court, visitors room, a swimming pool and other athletic facilities

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:06 +0100

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Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
(703) 862-4246. Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is a low-cost commuter, community-based institution of higher education. Its purpose is to meet the college-level educational needs of the cities of Buena Vista, Clifton Forge, Covington, and Lexington, and the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern half), Highland and Rockbridge. It is a member institution of the Virginia Community College System

Hatcher Hall

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:06 +0100

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Hatcher Hall
Fork Union (VA), Chrome unused

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Hatcher Hall is the administrative building of Fork Union, Va. The Academy was founded in 1898 by Dr. William E. Hatcher, a noted minister in Virginia

Aerial View of Galax, Virginia

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:06 +0100

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Aerial View of Galax, Virginia
Galax (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Greear Studio The only town in the world named for the Galax leaf which grows abundantly in nearby mountains. Established as a town in 1906. Now more than 6000 population with more industry for size and population than any town in Virginia

Colonnade and Student Building, Longwood College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:05 +0100

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Colonnade and Student Building, Longwood College
Farmville (VA), Chrome unused

Mary Baldwin College Administration Building

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:05 +0100

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Mary Baldwin College Administration Building
Staunton (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Founded 1842 and known successively as Augusta Female Seminary, Mary Baldwin Seminary, and Mary Baldwin College. It is among the oldest institutions for the higher education of women in the United States. A Liberal Arts College of limited enrollment and high academic standing, it offers the A.B. degree Dexter Press Inc

Mary Baldwin College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:05 +0100

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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton (VA), Chrome unused

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Colorful senior class May Day exercises, part of annual graduation ceremony at Hilltop Dormitory on this beautiful Virginia campus

Agnes MC Clung Residence Hall - Mary Baldwin College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:05 +0100

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Agnes MC Clung Residence Hall - Mary Baldwin College
Staunton (VA), Chrome unused

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Built 1869 - Enlarged 1910

Aerial View of Washington and Lee University

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:04 +0100

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Aerial View of Washington and Lee University
Lexington (VA), Chrome unused

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Founded in 1749, it is one of the oldest educational institutions of the U.S. Robert E. Lee served as its illustrious president following the Civil War until his death in 1870. His remains rest here in a marble sarcophagus in the famous Lee Chapel Dexter Press Inc

Aerial View of Washington and Lee University

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:04 +0100

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Aerial View of Washington and Lee University
Lexington (VA), Chrome unused

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is one of Virginia's finest arts colleges, famous for its School of Journalism and the academic standards

View of Lynchburg

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:04 +0100

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View of Lynchburg
Lynchburg (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
The modern city of Lynchburg in the heart of Virginia, viewed from Madison Heights, overlooking the James River

Sweet Briar College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:04 +0100

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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Sweet Briar House, surrounded by extensive boxwood gardens, was formerly the home of the Fletcher and Williams families, founders of the College. It is now the home of the college president

Greetings from Front Royal, Virginia. Where the Skyline Drive begins

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:03 +0100

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Greetings from Front Royal, Virginia. Where the Skyline Drive begins
Front Royal (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Front Royal, Virginia Located in scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley and at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here the famous skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park begin and two forks of the Shenandoah River merge into one fast-flowing pastoral scenic river

Hopwell Hall, the Adminstration Building at Lynchburg College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:03 +0100

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Hopwell Hall, the Adminstration Building at Lynchburg College
Lynchburg (VA), Chrome unused

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Named for the founder of the college. Opened in September 1903 J P Bell Co Inc

The Science Hall and Planetarium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:03 +0100

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The Science Hall and Planetarium
Fork Union (VA), Chrome unused

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Fork Union Military Academy offers outstanding laboratory facilities and equipment to the hundreds of boys who attend the Baptist-affiliated school

Memorial Chapel at Emory and Henry College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:03 +0100

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Memorial Chapel at Emory and Henry College
Emory (VA), Chrome unused

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Located in southwestern Virginia this co-educational college was founded in 1836 Dexter Press, Inc

Centre Hill Mansion

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:03 +0100

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Centre Hill Mansion
Petersburg (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Mansion was constructed in 1823 and still bears the scars from Federal Artillery, in the siege of Petersburg. Today it is used as a museum, and contains Battleflags and many other Civil War relics. Also of interest is the tunnel that runs from the basement to the river Cusson, May & Co

The Rotunda, Longwood College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:02 +0100

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The Rotunda, Longwood College
Farmville (VA), Chrome unused

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W W Nelson The Camera Artist

The Mall Longwood College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:02 +0100

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The Mall Longwood College
Farmville (VA), Chrome PM 1966 Apr-21

Description:
From left to right, Stevens Science Hall, Wheeler Dormitory, Jarman Hall and Darby Lancaster Library The Camera Artist

Serpentine Walls, University of Virginia

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:02 +0100

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Serpentine Walls, University of Virginia
(VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Thomas Jefferson designed these winding walls, one brick thick, after "ribbon walls" he saw in an English garden when he was Ambassador to France. In his ground plan for the University of Virginia Jefferson laid them out to separate gardens behind the homes of faculty members. This view shows the "long walk" leading to the Rotunda. The Jamestown Festival of 1957. Celebrating America's 350th Birthday

An Air-View of the City of Charlottesville, Showing Skyline Drive Mountain in the Background

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:01 +0100

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An Air-View of the City of Charlottesville, Showing Skyline Drive Mountain in the Background
Charlottesville (VA), Chrome unused

Aerial View of University of Virginia

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:01 +0100

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Aerial View of University of Virginia
Charlottesville (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Herbert Lanks South view of Cabell Hall, McIntire Amphitheatre, and Commons, University of Virginia City News Store

The Famous Serpentine Wall at University of Virginia

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:01 +0100

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The Famous Serpentine Wall at University of Virginia
Charlottesville (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Designed by Thomas Jefferson to conserve bricks through its single brick thickness construction City News Store

Lawn Looking Toward Rotunda, University of Virginia

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:01 +0100

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Lawn Looking Toward Rotunda, University of Virginia
Charlottesville (VA), Chrome unused

Medical School and Hospital, University of Virginia