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Elisha Janney House, 404 Duke St Alexandria, Independent City, VA
the moulded brick cornice painted white, the vigorous Greek Revival doorway and the flagstoned vestibule these latter two features being subsequent "improvements." The delicate "Regency" wrought-iron rails give added distinction. / The monumental scale of this building, reminiscent both of the Jonah Thompson House on North Fairfax St. and the General Roberdeau House on South Lee St., is worthy of note. Its Georgian heritage is unmistakable, whereas the masonry of the front facade - especially the gauged arches of the windows, ranks with the best in Alexandria. ... Read More Read Less
Elisha Janney House, 404 Duke St Alexandria, Independent City, VA
the moulded brick cornice painted white, the vigorous Greek Revival doorway and the flagstoned vestibule these latter two features being subsequent "improvements." The delicate "Regency" wrought-iron rails give added distinction. / The monumental scale of this building, reminiscent both of the Jonah Thompson House on North Fairfax St. and the General Roberdeau House on South Lee St., is worthy of note. Its Georgian heritage is unmistakable, whereas the masonry of the front facade - especially the gauged arches of the windows, ranks with the best in Alexandria. ... Read More Read Less
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
