Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1853

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

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Richmond, VA 23219

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Summary

Creator:

Amelia County (Va.) Circuit Court

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1853. These records consists of an elevation, floor plan, and specifications for a jail building. The watercolored plan depicts a two-story brick structure with central entryway topped by a fanlight. The specifications detail room size and materials. Also included are two jail reports from the commissioners appointed to oversee construction.

Biographical / historical:

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Brunswick and Prince George counties.

Acquisition information:

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amelia County.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

3 pages

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Architectural drawings -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Public buildings -- Virginia -- Amelia County -- Designs and plans.
Architectural drawings -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Proposed designs.
Reports-- Virginia -- Amelia County.