Dovecote building at Shirley Plantation where doves or pigeons were raised for food

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Historic Shirley Plantation, founded in 1613, is the oldest plantation in Virginia and has been continuously occupied since its founding date. It is also the oldest family business in the United States.

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Size: 3455px × 5184px
Location: Shirley Plantation, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Photo credit: © Janice and Nolan Braud / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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