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Washington & Lee University, Washington Hall, Jefferson Street, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

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Significance: The central building of the university complex, this building was erected in 1822-1824 and probably designed by John Jordan, prominent local builder who introduced the Classical Revival style to this area. Much of the original design has been altered.

Survey number: HABS VA-568-A

Building/structure dates: 1824 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1835 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1842 Subsequent Work

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1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Jordan, John
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West Lexington ,  37.78402, -79.44282
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Library of Congress
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http://www.loc.gov/
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html

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