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Originally completed in 1705, the colony's capitol ws destroyed by fire in 1747, rebuilt in 1753 and destroyed again in 1832. The current reconstruction faithfully depicts the first building in its layout and distinctive rounde walls. The two-story structure's H shape symbolizes the bicameral system of British colonial government, with the elected burgesses housed on the sparely decorated east side of the building and the royal governor and his council of 13 appointed men on the lavishly decorated west side. Most famous of the re-created capitol chambers is the Hall of the House of Burgesses, scene of inflammatory speeches by patriotic firebrand Patrick Henry.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide39 m - East end of Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg
- The Green Guide748 m - Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg 23815
- The Green Guide802 m - Palace Green, Williamsburg 23187
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Where to sleepnearby
- From $109Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel348 m - 136 East Francis Street, Williamsburg 23185-4266
- From $119Colonial Houses, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel415 m - 136 E Francis St, Williamsburg 23185-4271
- From $379Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel481 m - 136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg VA 23185
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