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Capitol

Capitol

political
The seat of colonial Virginia's power.

Courthouse

Courthouse

municipal
The home of law and order in the 18th century.

Governor's Palace

Governor's Palace

political
An opulent monument to British authority.

Guardhouse

Guardhouse

municipal
A post for munitions sentries.

Magazine

Magazine

municipal
Built in 1715 to store weapons and powder.

Public Gaol

Public Gaol

municipal
Debtors, deserters, and criminals were confined behind these brick walls.

Secretary's Office

Secretary's Office

municipal
Fire-resistant records storage for the 18th century.

Palace Green

Palace Green

political
This expansive lawn lends a stately prospect to the Palace entrance.




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