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    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s
    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s
    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s
    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s

    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s

    $25.00

    This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a significant site in Westmoreland County, Virginia, near Wakefield Corner. The image features the memorial erected by the Wakefield National Memorial Association at the birthplace of George Washington. This location is historically important as it marks the origins of the first President of the United States.

    The composition showcases walkways, gazebos, and outbuildings, creating a serene setting that reflects the architectural styles of the time. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the southern United States.

    Taken in the early 20th century, this image serves as a valuable historical artifact, illustrating the cultural landscape of Virginia. It provides insight into the memorialization of Washingtons birthplace and the architectural elements that contribute to the sites significance.

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    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s

    Wakefield, VA: Washingtons Birthplace Memorial Photo, 1900s

    8" x 10"
    $25.00
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