Colonial Court Church, Williamsburg, VA, c. 1710-1715

This vintage photograph captures the court church of Colonial Virginia, located in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia. Constructed between 1710 and 1715, this cruciform building features a prominent tower and was designed based on plans provided by Governor Spotswood. Its establishment marked a significant architectural development in the early colonial period, as it was built on the site of an earlier church erected in 1674.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project that documented notable structures across the southern United States. The church played a vital role in the communitys religious and cultural life during the colonial era. This photograph provides a glimpse into the architectural style and historical significance of early American churches.

Published in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia in 1930, the image serves as an important resource for understanding Virginias colonial history and architecture.

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