Views of the World's fair and Midway plaisance .. . The Vermont Building was one of the most unique upon the grounds, the two great shafts at itsfront, supporting allegorical figures, contributing largely to the effect produced. The Pompeiian styleadapted gave opportunity for novelty in form as well as in coloring. This variation from the generaltype of building attracted much The Virginia Building was an exact representation of the Mount Vernon mansion on the Potomac,so famihar to hundreds of thousands of Americans. This resemblance was carried into the interior, thefurnishing bei


Views of the World's fair and Midway plaisance .. . The Vermont Building was one of the most unique upon the grounds, the two great shafts at itsfront, supporting allegorical figures, contributing largely to the effect produced. The Pompeiian styleadapted gave opportunity for novelty in form as well as in coloring. This variation from the generaltype of building attracted much The Virginia Building was an exact representation of the Mount Vernon mansion on the Potomac,so famihar to hundreds of thousands of Americans. This resemblance was carried into the interior, thefurnishing being made up largely of historic heirlooms. Among the relics was a copy of the originalwill of George Washington.


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