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Magazine, 103 Duke of Gloucester St Williamsburg, Independent City, VA
The Magazine was built in 1716 from a design by Governor Alexander Spotswood. Its construction was partly financed by a loan from him. The overseer was John Tyler. A surrounding brick wall was added in 1755. The structure was acquired and preserved in 1890 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, which still owns the property. A program of restoration was subsequently undertaken by contract with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in 1935. The octagonal surrounding wall was reconstructed at the same time.
Magazine, 103 Duke of Gloucester St Williamsburg, Independent City, VA
The Magazine was built in 1716 from a design by Governor Alexander Spotswood. Its construction was partly financed by a loan from him. The overseer was John Tyler. A surrounding brick wall was added in 1755. The structure was acquired and preserved in 1890 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, which still owns the property. A program of restoration was subsequently undertaken by contract with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in 1935. The octagonal surrounding wall was reconstructed at the same time.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
