Historic shrines of America; being the story of one hundred and twenty historic buildings and the pioneers who made them notable (1918) (14597273077)

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Title: Historic shrines of America; being the story of one hundred and twenty historic buildings and the pioneers who made them notable

Year: 1918 (1910s)

Authors: Faris, John Thomson, 1871-1949

Subjects: Historic buildings

Publisher: New York, George H. Doran Company

Contributing Library: The Library of Congress

Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation

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Photo by H. P. Cook CHRIST CHURCH, ALEXANDRIA, VA. See page 249 HOMES AND HAUNTS OF THE CAVALIERS 245 his different Workmen and Negroes to live in. He haseverything within himself—Carpenters, Bricklayers,Brewers, Blacksmiths, Bakers, etc., etc., and even hasa well assorted store for the use of his family andservants. .While the repairs were still in progress, the shipMary arrived at Alexandria, having a consignment forWashington from Samuel Vaughan, a great admirerin London. This was a chimney-piece, wrought in Italyfrom pure white and sienite marble, for the use of Mr.Vaughan. When the mantel reached England theowner learned of the improvements then in progress atMt. Vernon. Without unpacking the mantel he sent iton to America. When Washington received word of thearrival of the gift, he wrote, By the number of cases,however, I greatly fear it is too elegant and costly formy room and republican style of living. Neverthelessthe mantel was installed in the mansion and became agreat de

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