1907 Jamestown Exposition Virginia Building Norfolk Antique Glass Paperweight

Description: Antique glass photographic paperweight depicting The Virginia Building at the 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exhibition, held at Norfolk, VA.. Photo by the Official Photographer of the Exhibition.The Virginians couldn't decide which historical building to re-create at the Exhibition, so compromised on this two-and-a-half-story Georgian Revival representation of a Virginia planter-merchant's mansion designed by two Norfolk architects for the host state. Lauded by the expo's Official Guide as "the handsomest and most prominent of all the State buildings," the Virginia Building (or House) was surrounded by a wide veranda with one-story porticoes topped by balconies on either side. The stately home also featured twin chimneys and roof dormers on each side and a two-story, pedimented front portico supported by four graceful columns that combined "the harmonious effects of Ionic elegance with Doric simplicity." Designed exclusively for reception and entertainment, the building contained no exhibits. Instead, a writer proclaimed in a pre-expo promotional essay, it was here that "Virginia, the 'Mother of States,'" would "proudly act the role of hostess to her children who have wandered far and are coming back again during the Exposition." I believe the building still stands , as part of Admiral's Row, at the US Naval Base. Can any eBayer confirm that?Rectangular, standard size, 4" x 2 1/2" x 1"Condition: Overall, nice condition, with a nice image as seen in photos, but the glass paperweight itself does have some rough spots and chipping along the base at three sides. In my opinion, these don't really detract from the image, but it is a less than perfect item. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 78 USD

Location: Valley View, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-03-29T23:24:44.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.84 USD