Mount Vernon Mansion e Piazza Virginia // MOUNT VERNON, Virginia - la storica residenza di Mount Vernon, l'ex casa di George Washington, si erge in modo prominente contro un cielo azzurro. La struttura in legno a due piani, dipinta di bianco con persiane verdi, presenta la sua caratteristica piazza colonnata di fronte al fiume Potomac. Mount Vernon servì come residenza di Washington dal 1754 fino alla sua morte nel 1799. La tenuta, meticolosamente conservata, comprende prati e giardini ben curati che circondano la casa principale. Questo monumento storico nazionale si trova a circa 24 chilometri a sud di Washington D.C.

• Collaboratore: David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel
• ID dell’immagine: 2RNGP01
• Dimensioni dei file: 103,4 MB (5,4 MB Download compresso)
• Liberatorie: Modello - no | Proprietà - no
• Dimensioni: 7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
• Data acquisizione: 6 agosto 2019
• Ubicazione: Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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This photo depicts the exterior of the main building at Mount Vernon, the historic home of George Washington, located in Fairfax County, Virginia. The image showcases the mansion on a clear, sunny day, highlighting its iconic architecture and well-maintained grounds. Mount Vernon was the plantation home of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife, Martha Washington. The main house is a wood frame structure, painted white with green shutters, exemplifying 18th-century colonial architecture. It features a distinctive two-story piazza or porch that runs the length of the house on the east side, facing the Potomac River. The building is crowned with a cupola and weathervane, adding to its elegant appearance. Originally built in 1735 by Washington's father, the house was expanded significantly by George Washington in the 1750s and again in the 1770s, eventually reaching its current size of 21 rooms. The mansion's design incorporates elements of Georgian, Palladian, and Neoclassical styles, reflecting Washington's sophisticated taste and the architectural trends of the period. Mount Vernon served not only as Washington's home but also as a working plantation. Today, it is a meticulously preserved historic site and museum, offering visitors a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life and the personal world of America's first president. The estate includes not only the main house but also numerous outbuildings, gardens, and a working farm. Operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association since 1860, the estate is one of the earliest examples of historic preservation in America. It attracts over a million visitors annually, serving as an important educational resource for American history and colonial life.

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